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Overview

The Water Resources Commission (WRC) was established by an Act of Parliament (Act 522 of 1996) as the overall body responsible for water resources management in Ghana. WRC Act 522 of 1996 provides a comprehensive law to establish a separate water resources management institution in Ghana.

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News and Publications

The news about recent activities for needed people.

🌊 Advancing Sustainable Mining and Water Stewardship: WRC Board Visit to AngloGold Ashanti 🇬🇭

Tarkwa, Western Region — As part of its statutory regulatory mandate to ensure sustainable management, protection, and regulation of Ghana’s water resources, the Governing Board of the Water Resources Commission (WRC) conducted a high-level field inspection of the AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine in Tarkwa on October 27.The oversight visit formed part of the Commission’s ongoing […]

🌊 Ensuring Sustainable Water Management for Industrial Growth: WRC Board Undertakes Oversight Visit to GREL 🇬🇭

The Board Members of the Water Resources Commission (WRC) conducted an official oversight and regulatory site visit to the Ghana Rubber Estates Limited (GREL) processing complex in Apimenim, Ahanta West Municipal. This visit forms a core part of the Commission’s statutory mandate to monitor water abstraction permits, evaluate dam safety compliance, and foster deep engagement […]

🌱 $63M Climate Initiative Launched: Ghana to Restore 14,000 Hectares of Degraded Land in Northern Ghana

Accra, Ghana — In a major step toward building climate resilience and safeguarding agricultural livelihoods, Ghana has officially launched the Climate-Resilient Landscapes for Sustainable Livelihoods in Northern Ghana (CRLSLNG) project. The seven-year, US$63 million initiative is designed to protect vulnerable farming communities across Northern Ghana from the compounding threats of prolonged droughts, flash flooding, erratic […]

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