In a major step toward protecting our underground water resources, the Water Resources Commission (WRC), in collaboration with WaterAid Ghana and Coniwas Ghana, has made significant progress on Groundwater Monitoring Framework approach for the White Volta Basin following a productive two-day technical session in Bolgatanga!
The White Volta Basin faces rising threats from climate change, pollution, mining, and unregulated water abstraction. To safeguard this vital resource, experts from government, academia, civil society, and the private sector have agreed on a unified, data-driven path forward.
Key Outcomes of the Session:
📊 Comprehensive Tracking: Establishing a standardized framework to track groundwater quantity/quality across both shallow and deep aquifers.
🌐 Infrastructure Expansion: Installing additional data loggers and creating a centralized database & dashboard for real-time data governance and sharing.
🤝 Inclusive Governance: Strengthening institutional coordination led by the WRC, while integrating community-based monitoring and feedback systems.
📢 Public Engagement: Developing simplified public information tools (infographics and factsheets) to keep local communities informed and involved.
This framework ensures that our groundwater management isn’t just reactive, but sustainably financed and scientifically monitored for generations to come. The draft framework will be shared in the coming months for broader stakeholder review and validation.
Thank you to our co-facilitators and leadership team, including, Ing. Richard Ntibrey, Program Manager(WaterAid Ghana ), Dr. Mawuli Lumor (Acting Executive Secretary, WRC), Mr. Jesse Kazapoe (White Volta Basin Director), Dr. Ing. Joachim Abungba Ayiiwe (Black Volta Basin Director),Dr. Beata Akaayani (Chairperson, Coniwas Ghana) and Alfred Avenona, Project Coordinator(WaterAid Ghana)!
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