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Communities depending on the river system as there main source of portable water.
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Strengthening the Capacity of District Multi Stakeholder Teams (DMSTs) for Sustainability in Conservation of the Malagarasi River System

Grantee Name: Nyakitonto Youth for Development Tanzania

Hotspot
Eastern Afromontane
Location
Tanzania, United Republic of
Amount
$10,000
Dates
Dec 2016 – Dec 2017
Keywords
Awareness, Capacity building, Community-based conservation, Freshwater, Networks, Policy/law, Youth
Conduct baseline survey to know the current situation on pollution and poisons in the Malagarasi River system KBA in Tanzania; reduce levels of pollution in this system within the Uvinza District; reduce illegal fishing and fishing using illegal methods (wrong nets/poisons) in Malagarasi River, Uvinza District; review, track, document and address threats to Malagarasi River information; and develop environmental by-laws in Uvinza District to control, guard and lead all communities, investors, mining and industries to be in line with existing national legislation.
Strategic Direction : 2 Improve the protection and management of the KBA network throughout the hotspot.

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