Wildlife Conservation and Management (Joint Management of Protected Water Towers) Regulations, 2017 (L.N. No. 243 of 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