Water Resources Commission Ghana - WRC

As our Muslim brothers, sisters, and staff celebrate the sacred occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, the WRC extends our warmest wishes and blessings to homes across Ghana.
Eid-ul-Adha reminds us of the profound values of selflessness, sacrifice, and community care. In water resource management, these same values guide our work—reminding us that safeguarding our environment requires collective responsibility and dedication for the well-being of all.
Just as water cleanses, refreshes, and sustains life, may this festive season renew your peace, joy, and prosperity. Let us celebrate responsibly and continue to protect our precious water bodies.
Wishing you a blessed, happy, and water-secure Eid! 🇬🇭✨
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Restoring Our Basins: Ghana Scales Up Nature-Based Solutions for Water Security 🌳💧🇬🇭

The Water Resources Commission (WRC), in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and the Nature for Water Facility, is launching a nationwide effort to protect our rivers and secure Ghana’s water future. Through Watershed Investment Programmes (WIPs), we are tackling the heavy threats of illegal mining, deforestation, and sand winning.
Following successful models in the White Volta and Black Volta Basins, the goal is now to scale these nature-based solutions across the country.
The Urgent Reality:
White Volta Basin: Supplies water to over 375,000 people in Tamale and surrounding areas. Severe degradation and massive daily sand mining have forced the Dalun Water Treatment Plant to lose 20% to 30% of treated water due to excessive sedimentation (global average is just 2–3%).
Black Volta Basin: Supports 1.6 million people and 25% of Ghana’s hydro-power via the Bui Dam, but faces severe erosion and infrastructure threats.

The Solution & The Return:
Science shows that investing in forest restoration, river buffer zones, and sustainable farming can reduce sediment pollution in parts of the Black Volta by up to 89%. Even better? Analysts estimate that every $1 invested in these nature-based solutions can generate up to $5 in economic benefits through improved water quality, energy security, and job creation!
True sustainability means empowering people. This initiative includes local livelihood support like solar-powered irrigation, beekeeping, and aquaculture. As our project coordinators say: "This should be a programme from communities for communities."
A massive thank you to our incredible partners making this West African water security model a reality: PURC, GWL, Bui Power Authority, Guinness Ghana, Catholic Relief Services, and the Conrad Hilton Foundation. 🙌🌍

To the Source of Life and Love — Happy Mother’s Day! 💧❤️

In the world of water management, we often speak of "Source Water"—the origin that sustains everything downstream. Today, we celebrate the ultimate source of life: Mothers.
Just like water, a mother’s love is a quiet, powerful force that nurtures, protects, and sustains. Whether you are a mother in our offices, out in the field, or in the homes of our stakeholders across Ghana, we salute your tireless dedication.
To the women who pour themselves into the next generation: May you be refreshed and celebrated today.

Safety first, always! 💧
The Head Office PR teamed up with our Basin Officers for a Water Safety Campaign. Big thanks to Radio 1 Ghana for hosting us we had an important conversation about keeping our communities water safe.
Every drop of awareness counts.

WRC and University of Johannesburg Sign 3-Year MoU to Advance Water Research and Capacity Development

We are pleased to share that the Water Resources Commission (WRC) has formalized a strategic institutional partnership with the University of Johannesburg(UJ). This collaboration, established during an official visit to South Africa on April 30, 2026, marks a pivotal moment for water governance in Ghana.
The three-year MoU establishes a robust framework for technical cooperation and knowledge exchange. Our primary objectives include:
• Formalizing Institutional Ties: Establishing a shared platform for innovation between the Commission and UJ.
• Advancing Research: Identifying priority areas for joint projects that address water scarcity and environmental sustainability.
• Human Capital Development: Creating opportunities for staff training, postgraduate programs, and professional exchanges.
• Regional Cooperation: Strengthening the bilateral relationship between Ghana and South Africa in the water sector.
Strategic partnerships like this are essential to fulfilling our mandate of regulating and managing Ghana’s water resources effectively. We look forward to the impactful research and innovations this collaboration will yield.

Ayekoo to the Builders of our Nation! 🇬🇭✊

Today, the Water Resources Commission joins the rest of the country in celebrating the true engine of Ghana’s growth—the Ghanaian worker.

From the engineers and healthcare professionals to the farmers, teachers, and laborers in every sector, your dedication is what keeps this nation moving forward. At the WRC, we recognize that our mission to protect and manage Ghana's "liquid gold" is only possible within a thriving, hardworking society.

To every man and woman contributing their sweat and skill to a better Ghana: we salute you. Your labor is the lifeblood of our development and the foundation of our future.

Wishing all workers a restful, safe, and joyous May Day celebration! 💧✨

From all of us at the Water Resources Commission, we wish you a day filled with peace, prayer and reflection.

Ghana Commemorates World Water Day 2026: A Bold Step Toward Gender Equality in Water Access 💧🇬🇭🚺

Accra was the center of a vital conversation this week as the Water Resources Commission (WRC) led the national commemoration of World Water Day 2026 at the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Under the theme “Water and Gender,” the event underscored a powerful truth: where water flows, equality grows.

Read more - https://wrc.gov.gh/world-water-day-2026/

THE CLIMAX: National Commemoration of World Water Day 2026 🇬🇭💧

The day has arrived! Today, the Water Resources Commission (WRC) gathers the nation’s leading minds, policymakers, and advocates for the official commemoration of World Water Day 2026.

We are honored to welcome our Keynote Speaker, Hon. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, as we dive into a critical Policy Dialogue on "Gender and Water." 🚺✨

In a world where water security is the cornerstone of prosperity, we are asking: How do we ensure equality grows where water flows?

🗓️ Date: Today, Tuesday, 24th March 2026
🕘 Time: 9:30 AM Sharp
📍 Venue: Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences, Accra

Join us as we shape the future of Ghana’s liquid gold. Follow our page for live updates throughout the morning! 🎥💧