Contributions of volcanic lakes to the development of Uganda

Positive contribution

• They re used for tourist attraction such as the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi.
• They are used for transport of goods and serveces.
• Source of fish for people
• Source of domestic and industrial water
• Source of minerals e.g. Lake Katwe is source of salt
• Habitat for wild animals such as birds
• These lakes have encourages research and education e.g. research on fisheries on lake Bunyonyi and field study toursby different institutions
• They modify climate through local chilling effect
• Lakes have papyrus swamps that are source of local materials for local crafts.
• Landing sites on these lakes have developed into urban centers.

Negative contribution

• Habitat for dangerous animals like snakes on Lake Bunyonyi.
• Spread of diseases such as bilhazia
• Form barriers to the development of transport and communication lines
• Associated with fatal accidents
• Some lakes like Nyamunuka pollute the air with their evil gases