Tag:rivers

Marine

World Rivers Day: Govt seeks private sector involvement in protection of rivers, lakes

Minister of Water Resources, Mr Suleiman Adamu, on Monday, September 26, 2022, called on the private sector and other stakeholders to be involved in...

Michael Simire - September 26, 2022

Marine

World Wetlands Day: Five wetlands that mitigate extreme weather

Mangroves Mangroves are salt-water tolerant shrubs and trees that grow in shallow, tropical coastal waters. Their roots bind the shoreline and each kilometre of mangrove...

admin - February 1, 2017

Cover

Worry over waterways’ dilemma as world marks Rivers Day

World Rivers Day increases awareness, promotes stewardship, and encourages river conservation around the globe. The worldwide event has its roots in British Columbia, Canada Millions...

admin - September 24, 2016

Sustainable Devpt

Bayelsa, Rivers residents relive tremor experiences

Bayelsa and River state have also had their fair share of the earth tremor menace, which is increasingly giving the nation a cause for...

admin - September 13, 2016

Water & Sanitation

Shrinking Kenya rivers endanger Tionosoyiet Wetland in Kericho

Mzee Richard Kemei has been drinking clean water drawn from the nearby river of “Kipkororiet” since he was a young man over 50 years...

admin - July 24, 2016

Photo News

Photos: UK hit by worst floods in decades

The United Kingdom has of recent experienced intense downpours, leading to rivers bursting their banks and leaving hundreds of homes submerged in floodwater. Residents...

admin - December 27, 2015