Scientific investigations of wetlands in Namibia have been neglected in the past. The Ministry of WiIdlife, Conservation and Tourism endorses the IUCN'S World Conservation Strategy which calls for a classification of wetlands, a land-use plan for wetlands based on sustainable development as well as proper communication between government departments, developers, and the people of the country. Keywords: Catchment areas, Cichlid fishery, Fish population, Hydro-electric power station, River-associated wetlands and Soil forming processes.