Aquatic Management

Ensures that adequate environmental flows are maintained in rivers originating outside of the KNP, and that water quality remains within acceptable limits. This requires close cooperation with Catchment Management Agencies and the Department of Water Affairs and Sanitation.

Functions

• Integrated catchment management and agencies.
• River forums and water use associations.
• In-stream flow requirements (‘environmental reserve’).
• Pollution or flow-related incidents.
• International issues (Mozambique).
• Compliance with the water laws.
• River health program.
• Water quality minimum standards.

Contact

Dr. Eddie Riddell
Manager: Aquatic Biodiversity Management