Wildlife Conservation and Management (Joint Management of Protected Water Towers) Regulations, 2017 (L.N. No. 243 of 2017). Country/Territory Kenya Document type Regulation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Kenya Gazette Supplement 2017. Subject Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Inland waters Water conservation zone Basin/catchment/watershed Protected area Institution Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa Abstract These Regulations, made by the Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Natural Resources under section 116 of the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2013, makes provision with respect to conservation of protected water towers. "Water tower" means an area that acts as a receptacle for rain water and that stores water in the aquifers underneath it and gradually releases the water to the rivers and springs emanating from it. The Kenya Wildlife Service shall in consultation with the lead agencies spearhead the management of protected water towers and may utilise protected water towers for commercial purposes. An Advisory Committee with representation from the lead agencies, shall facilitate the joint management of protected water towers. Full text English Website www.kenyalaw.org References - Legislation Implements Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2013 (No. 47 of 2013). Legislation | Kenya | 2013 Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, EIA, Cultural heritage, Inland waters, Water rights, Framework law, Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Institution, Protected area, National parks, Special fund, Wetlands, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Endangered species, Research, Contract/agreement, Hunting/capture, Wild fauna, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Access and benefit-sharing Source: FAO, FAOLEX