Despite water being a basic human need, the residents of Sibi in Ghana’s Nkwanta North District struggle to obtain potable water, which negatively influences their livelihoods. This study aimed to evaluate the impacts on households’ livelihoods due to difficulties in accessing potable water and accordingly give policy recommendations. Data were collected through questionnaire surveys, interviews, geographic information systems (GIS), and remote sensing (RS) techniques. Questionnaire surveys were administered to 314 randomly selected household heads. The results indicated that the water sources available in Sibi were not sufficient; the boreholes and public tabs/standpipes in the communities were not dependable for regular access. As a result, households needed to depend on distant streams and dams for water. The households generally spent more than two hours at the water sources to collect water. Evidently, the Sibi residents did not have sufficient access to potable water, which severely affected their livelihoods. It is recommended that government agencies collaborate with related non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to help expand potable water projects in Sibi, Ghana.

River systems often display complex and seemingly random behaviors and patterns. This complexity may be due to the non-linear dynamics intrinsic to these systems, making them suitable for analysis through the lens of chaos theory. While natural processes contribute to chaotic behavior, human interventions, such as mining, significantly alter river systems by modifying sediment loads, flow regimes, and riparian vegetation. This study hypothesizes that these alterations, acting as perturbations to the system, can trigger or amplify chaotic dynamics in the Ankobra River. The research will utilize satellite imagery and DEM data to quantify changes in channel morphology over time. Key morphological parameters, including sinuosity, channel width, meander wavelength, bed elevation, and bank erosion rates will be extracted from these data. The analysis will then examine the temporal evolution of these parameters, investigating potential trends and patterns indicative of chaotic behavior. By analyzing these morphological changes alongside historical data on mining activities and other human interventions in the Ankobra River basin, the research aims to identify the specific impacts of these activities on the river's chaotic dynamics. This research seeks to enhance understanding of the interplay between natural and anthropogenic factors in shaping river systems. The findings will provide valuable insights for developing effective river management strategies under increasing human pressure. Keywords: River Channel Dynamics; Chaotic Dynamics; River Morphology; Ankobra River; Ghana.