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World Wetlands Day 2012
02 February
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Today marks the 15th anniversary of the commemoration of World Wetlands Day
since the inaugural celebration in 1997 and most importantly the 41th
anniversary of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands since it’s signing in 1971. So
far, wetlands continue to offer great value for biodiversity which human beings
depend on for their livelihood. |
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Floods Mpumalanga
19 January
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The Department of Water Affairs is closely monitoring the situation in the
Mpumalanga Province where heavy rains have caused wide spread flooding. A team
from the Department has been deployed to the affected areas and is working with
the local authorities and disaster management units to bring the situation under
control. |
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Crocodile West River System
20 December
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The Department of Water Affairs (DWA) is exploring various new planning
scenarios to ensure continued adequate water supply in the Crocodile West River
System. A Strategy Steering Committee for the Crocodile West River System (SSC)
was established to assist the Department in implementing, reviewing and updating
the system’s bulk water supply Reconciliation Strategy. |
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