Kitulo Game Reserve commended for preserving water sources

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From Isdory Njavike in Makete


The Board Chairman of the NEMC Board of Directors, Professor Esnati Chaggu, yesterday commend efforts made by Kitulo Game Reserve in protecting the  environment of the reserve, especially water sources that feed Ruaha River.

Prof Chaggu, accompanied by the Director General of the National Environment Management Council (NEMC), Dr Samuel Gwamaka and other NEMC officials, said leaders and workers of the reserve were doing an exemplary job in preserving water sources and forest cover found in the reserve primarily because the reserve authorities  and surrounding  villagers  were united in preserving the environment.

“This reserve is known to have many water sources that pour water into Ruaha River.  You have preserved the natural environment of the reserve, especially water sources, without clashing with villagers around you.  We ask you to pass your accumulated experience to villagers so that they too can  preserve water sources in their own villages,” she appealed
 
Mr Atian Sanga had earlier said villagers living near Kitulo Game Reserve had no education in protecting environment and water sources.
 
Further, Makete District Environment Manager, Mr  Raphael Kalongola  had  reported that Makete District has 966 registered sources. However, he said because water flowing from the district to Mbalali District was poorly managed, little water reached Ruaha River.

Prof Chaggu said water sources feeding Ruaha River were important because Ruaha River poured water into Rufiji River where the government was constructing the Julius Nyerere Hydropower project using a lot of tax payers’ money.
 
Dr Gwamaka, at Kilingano Village, in Kitulo Division, Makete District, assured Makete District Council officials of NEMCA’s unflinching cooperation in protecting water sources in the district.

He told villagers that water from their district finally reached Rufiji Basin where the giant hydropower project was being built by the government and explaining that the project was a big thing for nation. “We are determined to ensure villagers get education on how to protect water sources. We shall cooperate with all stakeholders to ensure this kind of education reaches villagers,” he pledged.

 Ends/

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