Did you know that GRID and NEA have facilitated the protection of over 250 km of the Black Volta river in Ghana? By organizing a team of over six hundred volunteers, we have been able to virtually eliminate the use of chemicals and illegal nets on this stretch of the river. Fishermen are noticing a return in the quantity of fish that they are catching, and are even seeing some species of fish that they had believed were extinct. We’re excited to hear this, and excited to think that poisoned fish are appearing less frequently in the markets.
We have plans to expand this protection another 40 km along the main river. We should point out that for every kilometer of the main river that we protect, there are at least as many kilometers tributaries that we also protect. This means that by the end of 2011, we hope to see 290km of the main river protected, and 350 km of its tributaries similarly protected.
On the map below, you can see highlighted in blue the waterways that we have been able to protect. The waterways highlighted in purple are those that we hope to protect by 2011.
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Larry Pearlman says
When I served in Ghana with the Peace Corps in 2007-2009, I met a man in Tamale who was working hard to clean up the Black Volta River. I initiated a plan for him to work with the fishermen in Daboya but unfortunately, the Daboya fishermen did not follow through. I am now writing a book and would like to include this man’s story in the book but I do not remember his name. He is a Doctor and I believe his first name is David, though not sure. Can you help me find him? I would like his name and email address so I can contact him. I believe he will remember me. When I was in Daboya, I was made a Chief with the name QuartersWura. Thank you for your help.
Angel-Mmafiik Ayarick says
Hi Larry,
i just read your published mail, although 2014 through to 2016 is wide, let me try if i can help because i really admire your efforts.
please which part of Tamale or community did you meet this man? a bit more data would guide me make enquirers.
thank you.