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Water Resources Commission

Also known as: WRC

Water Resources Commission — monitors reservoir levels and river water conditions in Ghana, alerting residents to flood risks from transboundary dams.

2026-05-052026-09-16

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    According to him, the project has proposed collaboration with institutions including the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Water Resources Commission and Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority

    KNUST study warns sea defence is shifting coastal threats to unprotected communities
  3. August 2026
  4. Joy Online

    NAIMOS, EPA, Forestry Commission and Water Resources Commission are all doing their jobs to ensure an acceptable end to this menace that has bedevilled our country,” he said.

    Government designates 13 blocked-out areas for small-scale mining to curb illegal mining
  5. Joy Online

    A daily update from the White Volta Basin Secretariat of the Water Resources Commission indicated that the water level of the Bagre Dam was currently 234.55 metres, with a filling rate of 93.98 per cent, 0.45 metres below the normal reservoir level of 235.0 metres.

    Bagre Dam spillage likely to begin Friday, August 28
  6. Joy Online

    He said the organisation had been conducting continuous pre-flood monitoring and public sensitisation since August 4, when it received an initial alert from SONABEL through the Water Resources Commission.

    Nawuni River swells as NADMO warns of rising flood risk in Northern Region
  7. Joy Online

    It then concludes that “the responsibility for managing and monitoring river bodies and holding turbidity data lies with the Water Resources Commission (WRC) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).” So, does GWL record turbidity data or not?

    The Galamsey war and GWL’s fictitious and inaccurate rebuttal
  8. Joy Online

    The company said the monitoring and management of river bodies, including the collection and custody of turbidity data, fall within the mandates of the Water Resources Commission (WRC) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

    Ghana Water Limited clarifies mandate over river turbidity data
  9. Joy Online

    The Water Resources Commission said the spillage would begin when the reservoir reached 234.50 metres and that it was monitoring the level.

    Bagre Dam below spillage level, WRC monitoring situation
  10. Joy Online

    However, it admits that significant challenges remain in restoring degraded lands and polluted rivers.The Ministry’s spokesperson, Paa Kwesi Shandorf, said assessments by the Water Resources Commission indicate marginal improvements in the quality of some major water bodies, incl

    Lands Ministry says Pra, Ankobra and Birim rivers showing improvement
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    The Water Resources Commission (WRC) has announced that operators of the Bagre Dam in Burkina Faso may begin a controlled release of water from the dam from August 11, 2026, if the reservoir reaches a critical level.

    WRC warns of possible controlled spillage from Bagre Dam from August 11
  12. Joy Online

    The Water Resources Commission (WRC) has alerted stakeholders and residents living along the White Volta River that controlled spillage from Burkina Faso’s Bagre Dam could begin on Tuesday, August 11, if the reservoir reaches its trigger level.

    Bagre Dam spill expected from August 11 if reservoir reaches trigger level – Water Resources Commission
Tourism & Environment

KNUST study warns sea defences shifting coastal flooding risks

The News

A three-year KNUST study found worsening coastal erosion and saltwater intrusion along Ghana's eastern coastline, with sea defence systems in some areas redirecting tidal impacts toward unprotected communities. Researchers documented land losses exceeding 103 metres and saltwater penetration more than 1.3 kilometres inland, and are calling for stronger coastal monitoring and early warning systems.

1 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 1 September

  1. KNUST study warns sea defences shifting coastal flooding risks

    A three-year KNUST study found worsening coastal erosion and saltwater intrusion along Ghana's eastern coastline, with sea defence systems in some areas redirecting tidal impacts toward unprotected communities. Researchers documented land losses exceeding 103 metres and saltwater penetration more than 1.3 kilometres inland, and are calling for stronger coastal monitoring and early warning systems.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 31 August

  1. Government designates 13 blocked-out areas for small-scale mining

    Ghana's Minerals Commission has demarcated 13 blocked-out areas across the country for allocation to Ghanaians interested in small-scale mining, aiming to provide legal concessions and curb illegal mining activities that threaten the environment.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Burkina Faso's Bagre Dam likely to open spillway August 28

    SONABEL, operator of Bagre Dam, may open the dam's spillway on Friday, August 28, 2026, if the water level reaches 234.75 metres. The dam is currently at 234.55 metres with a 93.98 per cent filling rate.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 24 August

  1. Nawuni River water level reaches critical range, flooding risk escalates

    NADMO has warned residents in Kumbungu District to prepare for possible flooding as the Nawuni intake water level rose to 23.85 feet, within the critical flood range of 20 to 30 feet. The elevated level increases risk of the White Volta overflowing its banks, particularly if additional rainfall occurs or if Burkina Faso's Bagre Dam begins spillage, which could reach the Northern Region within seven days.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Author disputes GWL's rebuttal on turbidity data access claims

    The author clarifies that he did not claim the Presidency directed Ghana Water Limited to withhold river turbidity data, but rather that senior GWL sources cited fear of victimisation and direct warnings against sharing the data. The author disputes GWL's characterisation of his original comments as fictitious.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GWL clarifies it does not hold official river turbidity data

    Ghana Water Limited said it is responsible for treating and supplying potable water to urban populations, but does not hold official turbidity data on natural river bodies—such monitoring falls to the Water Resources Commission and Environmental Protection Agency. GWL said it conducts its own turbidity tests for water treatment purposes and can shut down plants when raw water quality exceeds safe thresholds, but rejected claims that the Presidency directed it to withhold river data.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 13 August

  1. Bagre Dam spillage postponed as reservoir stays below threshold

    SONABEL has postponed planned controlled water spillage from Burkina Faso's Bagre Dam after the reservoir level remained below the 234.50-metre threshold required to begin spillage. The Water Resources Commission said the reservoir level stood at 233.08 metres on Tuesday with a filling rate of 75.40 per cent, and that it would monitor the situation and update stakeholders on when spillage would occur.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 6 August

  1. Lands Ministry reports marginal improvement in Ghanaian rivers

    Ghana's Lands Ministry says assessments by the Water Resources Commission show marginal improvements in water quality in the Ankobra, Pra and Birim rivers following efforts against illegal mining, though the Ministry acknowledges significant challenges remain in fully restoring degraded lands and polluted rivers.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 5 August

  1. WRC warns of possible Bagre Dam spillage from August 11

    Ghana's Water Resources Commission announced that operators of the Bagre Dam in Burkina Faso may release water from August 11 if the reservoir reaches 234.00 metres, and urged residents along the White Volta River in northern Ghana to take precautionary measures.

    5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Bagre Dam spillage may begin August 11 if reservoir reaches trigger level

    Ghana's Water Resources Commission has alerted residents along the White Volta River that Burkina Faso's Bagre Dam may begin controlled spillage from August 11 if the reservoir reaches 234.00 metres, with the water level at 232.93 metres as of August 4. Communities have been urged to take precautions and comply with safety directives from local authorities.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 23 July

  1. Urban flooding in Ghana linked to planning violations and wetland encroachment

    Flooding in major Ghanaian cities including Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, Tema, and Kasoa is driven partly by man-made factors such as violations of planning regulations, weak development control, and encroachment on wetlands and natural drainage channels. Experts argue that while climate change and unpredictable rainfall have intensified flood risks, planning authorities and regulatory agencies bear responsibility for protecting environmental assets that serve as natural flood defences.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 3 July

  1. Uncontrolled borehole drilling threatens Ghana's groundwater security

    Groundwater Galamsey — uncontrolled, unscientific drilling of boreholes without proper hydrogeological investigation, water testing, or data submission — poses a hidden threat to Ghana's national water security, homes, schools, farms, and health, even though its damage is not immediately visible like surface illegal mining.

    3 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Flooding requires behaviour change alongside engineering solutions

    The Ghana Hydrological Authority says that while climate change has intensified rainfall, persistent flooding cannot be resolved through infrastructure projects alone; indiscriminate refuse disposal, illegal construction on floodplains, poor drainage maintenance, and rapid urban development worsen flooding, and sustainable solutions require active public participation.

    30 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Accra flood early warning system operational, still undergoing validation

    The Flood Early Warning System for Accra (FEWS-Accra) is now generating rainfall forecasts every 10 minutes with a two-to-three-hour lead time, but officials say validation exercises including threshold testing, sensor checks, and emergency drills must be completed before full reliance on the platform for flood response.

    30 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 19 June

  1. Accra's 66-year flooding crisis persists despite known causes

    Accra continues to experience severe flooding in the same areas—including Weija, Kasoa, Dansoman, and Lakeside—a pattern documented since at least 1960. Credible studies identify five persistent causes: the city's low-lying geography, settlements built on floodplains and drainage channels, drains clogged with plastic and sachet-water bags, outdated drainage infrastructure, and unenforced zoning and wetland-protection laws.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Newmont Ahafo North plants trees, reaffirms climate commitment

    Newmont Ahafo North Mine held a tree-planting and clean-up exercise in Abrobaa to mark World Environment Day, reaffirming its commitment to land reclamation, water stewardship, biodiversity conservation and greenhouse gas emissions reduction as part of its climate resilience efforts.

    17 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. Forest destruction and illegal mining threaten Ghana green finance

    Speakers at Ghana's Environmental Sustainability Summit 2026 warned that illegal mining and environmental degradation could undermine the country's green finance agenda and carbon market frameworks. Experts argued that businesses must prioritize environmental sustainability as core business strategy rather than charity, citing Ghana's estimated two percent annual deforestation rate.

    17 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Professor urges shift from symptom-focused flood management approach

    A University of Ghana professor has called for a fundamental change in flood management strategy, arguing that existing measures such as dredging drains and partial demolitions are ineffective. He advocates for stronger institutional coordination, strict enforcement of planning regulations, wetland protection, and landscape restoration to address root environmental and governance challenges rather than symptoms.

    16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Sunday 14 June

  1. Illegal dumpsite floods into Weija Lake, endangering water supply

    An unauthorised refuse landfill site containing municipal, industrial, and e-waste with heavy metals was washed into Weija Lake during Wednesday's floods, posing a threat to about 80% of Accra residents who depend on the lake for drinking water supplied by Ghana Water Company Limited.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 13 June

  1. Study identifies reforms needed for Ghana's community mining scheme

    Researchers have presented findings from a study on Ghana's Community Mining Scheme, evaluating its benefits since 2019 and identifying policy and practice changes needed. The research, conducted by teams from the University of Derby and University of Mines and Technology, surveyed 500 CMS miners and interviewed regulators and miners to assess the scheme's impact and challenges.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. GMet proposes legislative upgrade to Meteorological Authority

    The Ghana Meteorological Agency has proposed a new legislative framework to transform itself into the Ghana Meteorological Authority, with expanded regulatory powers to license meteorological operators, establish standards, and become the sole official source of national severe weather warnings and public safety alerts.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 4 June

  1. Illegal mining threatening Lake Bosomtwe ecosystem and water quality

    The Oheneba Poku Foundation has raised concerns about illegal and unsustainable mining activities (galamsey) around Lake Bosomtwe in the Ashanti region, citing vegetation destruction, soil erosion, ecosystem disturbance, and encroachment on buffer zones critical for protecting water quality and ecosystem stability. The foundation stressed that the combined effects of illegal mining, land degradation, and weak environmental enforcement pose a significant risk to the sustainability of Ghana's only natural lake.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Ghana Water Justice Network urges affordability and access reforms

    The Ghana Water Justice Network, a coalition of civil society organisations, has issued policy recommendations to transform water access and governance, calling on government and the Ghana Water Company to halt disconnections for households unable to pay and to prioritise affordable, universal access to water as a fundamental human right.

    12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Africa Centre launches nature-based climate action plan

    The Africa Centre for Nature-Based Climate Action held a high-level gathering in Accra with diplomats, government officials, academics, and development partners to advance nature-based climate solutions across the continent. The Global Lead emphasized that despite Africa's minimal contribution to global emissions, it faces severe climate impacts and possesses rich natural assets including forests and wetlands that should anchor the continent's climate strategy.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Water Resources Commission holds school quiz on World Water Day

    The Water Resources Commission organized an inter-school quiz competition in Abuakwa South Municipality to commemorate World Water Day 2026, testing pupils' knowledge on water resource management, sanitation, environmental protection, and the dangers of illegal mining. The initiative aims to promote water conservation and environmental stewardship among young people.

    6 May 2026 · The Chronicle

  3. Stakeholder consultation advances Atewa Forest protection efforts

    A major stakeholder consultation held at Osino-Saman in Fanteakwa South District, organised under the EU-supported BRACE programme in collaboration with the Concerned Citizens of Atewa Landscape, brought together community members, traditional authorities, environmental advocates, and state regulatory agencies to address ecological threats to the Atewa enclave, particularly from illegal mining and unsustainable extractive activities.

    6 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Ghanaian fish farmers trained on disease control, biosecurity

    Fish farmers in Ghana have been urged to adopt stronger biosecurity measures and vaccination practices as disease outbreaks such as Streptococcus infections and Infectious Spleen and Kidney Necrosis Virus continue to affect aquaculture productivity. A technical training workshop organized by the Chamber of Aquaculture Ghana, Virbac, and the Blue Food Innovation Hub stressed that strict biosecurity practices are the most effective way to reduce disease spread and farm losses.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online

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