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This is the Official page of Water Resources Commission, Ghana. WRC was established by Act 552

01/11/2026

🌊 Advancing Sustainable Mining and Water Stewardship: WRC Board Visit to AngloGold Ashanti 🇬🇭

On 27 October, members of the Board of the Water Resources Commission (WRC) conducted an oversight visit to AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine. The visit focused on assessing industrial water recycling, tailings storage facility safety, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
AngloGold Ashanti showcased its closed-loop water stewardship model, which relies on rainwater harvesting and mine pit dewatering.

The mine recycles 60% of its process water through advanced, multi-stage treatment infrastructure, including systems associated with the Tailings Storage Facility and UEE Dam.

The delegation also inspected monitoring technologies, including nano-radar systems and groundwater monitoring boreholes.
Discussions focused on safety and emergency preparedness, including joint simulation exercises conducted with the WRC to protect downstream communities such as Teberebie. AngloGold Ashanti also highlighted its $2.5 million Tarkwa Community Centre project and called for WRC collaboration to address increased turbidity in water caused by illegal mining activities affecting its concession.

The WRC remains committed to strengthening regulatory compliance and promoting inter-agency collaboration to ensure sustainable industrial water management across Ghana.

📍 Location: Tarkwa, Western Region
💧 Focus: Water Stewardship | Tailings Safety | Community Protection

30/10/2026

🌊 Ensuring Sustainable Water Management for Industrial Growth: WRC Board Undertakes Oversight Visit to GREL 🇬🇭

The Board Members of the Water Resources Commission (WRC) conducted an official oversight and regulatory site visit to the Ghana Rubber Estates Limited (GREL) processing complex in Apimenim, Ahanta West Municipal. This visit forms a core part of the Commission's statutory mandate to monitor water abstraction permits, evaluate dam safety compliance, and foster deep engagement with major industrial water users across Ghana.

Beyond executing routine infrastructure inspections, the WRC Board actively engaged in a strategic dialogue with GREL’s leadership team to understand the real-world water challenges impacting their operations. GREL management highlighted how clean water is an indispensable asset for washing raw rubber cup lumps to meet the stringent international quality and safety standards demanded by global tire giants like Michelin, Bridgestone, and Toyo Tires.

A central focus of these discussions was the severe environmental threat posed by illegal gold mining (galamsey) upstream. GREL reported that mining activities in the Souni River catchment area have resulted in heavy siltation and high turbidity in raw water inflows.

This pollution not only poses critical operational risks to rubber processing but has also drastically inflated facility maintenance costs due to excessive sediment accumulation in their treatment systems.

In response to these pressing challenges, the WRC Board reaffirmed its firm commitment to step up inter-agency collaboration with the Minerals Commission and national security agencies to clamp down on illegal mining activities safeguarding vital river basins. WRC officials also commended GREL for its proactive corporate stewardship, its commendable community initiatives in constructing clean borehole water systems for downstream communities.

Through rigorous oversight, collaborative dialogue, and targeted state intervention, the WRC remains dedicated to protecting Ghana’s water bodies so that local industries can thrive sustainably for generations to come.

A central focus of these discussions was the severe environmental threat posed by illegal gold mining (galamsey) upstream. GREL reported that mining activities in the Souni River catchment area have resulted in heavy siltation and high turbidity in raw water inflows.

This pollution not only poses critical operational risks to rubber processing but has also drastically inflated facility maintenance costs due to excessive sediment accumulation in their treatment systems.

19/10/2026

🎀 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH | EARLY DETECTION SAVES LIVES 🎀

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Water Resources Commission (WRC) joins the global call to raise awareness, encourage early detection, and promote regular breast health checks.

💗 Know your body. Know the signs. Get checked.

Early detection can make a significant difference in the fight against breast cancer. We encourage everyone to take breast health seriously, seek professional medical advice, attend recommended screenings, and support loved ones in prioritising their health.

Let us stand together to break the silence, spread awareness, and create a future where more lives are protected through early detection and timely care.

💕 Your health matters. Your life matters. Early detection saves lives!

15/10/2026

🌍 GLOBAL HANDWASHING DAY — 15 OCTOBER

Clean hands. Healthier people. Brighter futures.
The Water Resources Commission (WRC) joins the global community in promoting proper hand hygiene as a simple but powerful way to prevent the spread of diseases and protect our communities.

🧼 Wet your hands with clean running water.

🫧 Apply soap and scrub for at least 20 seconds.

💧 Rinse thoroughly and dry with a clean towel.

Access to clean water is essential for effective handwashing and a healthier society. Together, let us make hand hygiene a daily habit and protect our water resources.

Clean hands today for a healthier tomorrow!

08/10/2026

GOING THE EXTRA MILE FOR YOU!

Happy Customer Service Week! 💙💧🇬🇭

From answering your inquiries and guiding you through water permit applications to protecting the rivers that flow through your communities, serving you is at the heart of everything we do at the Water Resources Commission (WRC)! ✨
Going the extra mile means:

📑 Simplifying our client services and permitting processes.
🛡️ Protecting our water resources for current and future generations.
📞 Listening to your feedback to serve you better every day.

This Customer Service Week, we want to say a big THANK YOU to all our clients, partners, and citizens across Ghana for working with us to protect our liquid heritage.

We are proud to serve you, and we remain committed to delivering excellence across all our river basin secretariats nationwide! 🙌

27/09/2026

Safeguarding the Hydrological Foundations of Ghana’s Economy 🌊🇬🇭

"Rivers are the veins of our environment and the foundation of our national development."

Today, Sunday 27th September is World Rivers Day. The Water Resources Commission (WRC) calls on all citizens, industries, civil society organizations, and local authorities to honor and protect the natural waterways that anchor our nation’s socioeconomic growth.

From fueling industrial growth and powering hydroelectricity to supplying municipal water and sustaining agricultural production across our basins, healthy rivers are non-negotiable for national resilience.

Yet, unregulated human activities, buffer zone encroachment, and pollution continue to place severe stress on our river ecosystems.
Sustainable water governance requires more than regulatory enforcement—it demands a collective commitment. The WRC remains steadfast in enforcing buffer zone policies, restoring degraded riparian ecosystems, and implementing Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) across Ghana.

Today, we reaffirm our pledge: Protect, restore, and sustainably manage Ghana’s river basins for current and future generations.

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21/09/2026

Honoring Visionary Leadership & National Foundations | Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day 🇬🇭💧

Ghana’s socioeconomic development and industrial expansion are rooted in the strategic foresight of our first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.

From pioneering large-scale water and energy infrastructure—most notably the construction of the Akosombo Dam—to envisioning an interconnected, self-reliant nation, Dr. Nkrumah demonstrated that sustainable development requires bold vision, planning, and resource management.

As the state regulator mandated to protect, manage, and regulate Ghana’s water resources, the Water Resources Commission (WRC) remains committed to safeguarding the vital hydrological assets that power our industries, sustain our agriculture, and serve our communities.

Today, we reflect on his enduring legacy and reaffirm our commitment to building a water-secure, resilient future for every Ghanaian.

Happy Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day! 🌟

16/09/2026

🌱 $63M Climate Initiative Launched: Ghana to Restore 14,000 Hectares of Degraded Land in Northern Ghana

To combat worsening droughts, flash floods, and declining soil fertility, Ghana has officially launched the Climate-Resilient Landscapes for Sustainable Livelihoods in Northern Ghana (CRLSLNG) project.

Financed by the Green Climate Fund and accredited through the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), this 7-year, $63 million initiative will target 120 communities across the North East, Upper East, and Upper West regions.

Key Project Impact:

14,000 Hectares of degraded landscape restored.

690,000+ Direct Beneficiaries empowered with climate-resilient farming, water management, and alternative livelihoods.

2.9 Million People with improved indirect climate resilience.

💧 The Role of the Water Resources Commission (WRC)
Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) is central to building climate resilience. The Water Resources Commission will lead critical interventions across the targeted basins, focusing on:
Riverbank Protection & Reforestation: Buffer zone restoration along key watercourses to prevent erosion and siltation.
Groundwater & Surface Water Governance: Strengthening sustainable abstraction, storage, and recharge monitoring.
Technical Assistance: Partnering with district planners and farming communities on water harvesting, irrigation infrastructure, and sustainable agricultural practices (represented by James Aggrey, Senior Officer for Surface Water, WRC).

📡 Inter-Agency Collaboration & Technology Integration

Speaking at the launch, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, highlighted that landscape restoration must go hand-in-hand with effective communication. He emphasized the critical need for localized, early-warning drought and flood alerts delivered to farmers in real-time and in local languages.

This multi-agency project represents a landmark collaboration between the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet), and the Water Resources Commission (WRC).

Together, we are securing water resources, restoring land, and protecting livelihoods for future generations. 🌍🇬🇭

https://wrc.gov.gh/63m-climate-initiative-launched/

30/08/2026

👑 CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP & HERITAGE 👑

Management and staff of the Water Resources Commission (WRC) extend our warmest congratulations to our Board Chairman, His Royal Majesty Daasebre Kwebu Ewusi VII, Omanhen of the Abeadze Traditional Area, on marking the 30th Anniversary of his enstoolment! 🎉✨

This remarkable milestone, celebrated as part of the grand Ahobaa Kese Festival, brings together Chiefs, Queen Mothers, dignitaries, and the people of Abeadzeman to honor three decades of rich culture, history, and community service.

The celebration was highlighted by a vibrant Grand Durbar and a colorful procession of traditional leadership through the principal streets of Abeadze Dominase, accompanied by traditional drumming, dancing, and cultural displays.

Beyond his traditional state, Daasebre’s leadership as Chairman of the WRC underscores the vital role traditional authorities play in protecting, preserving, and sustainably managing Ghana’s water resources and environment. 💧🛡️

We join Abeadzeman in celebrating 30 years of vision, traditional governance, and dedicated service to the nation.

Congratulations, Daasebre! 👏🇬🇭

27/08/2026

🚨 CRITICAL UPDATE | Bagré Dam Spillage Scheduled for August 28, 2026

The Water Resources Commission (WRC) has received official confirmation from SONABEL that controlled water spillage from the Bagré Dam will commence tomorrow, Friday, August 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

Key Operational Metrics (As of Aug 27, 2026):
Water Level: 234.64 metres
Filling Rate: 95.19%
Capacity Margin: 0.36 metres below normal reservoir level

⚠️ ADVISORY: Communities, agricultural enterprises, and local authorities along the White Volta River basin must execute safety and emergency protocols immediately. Adhere closely to instructions from local assemblies and disaster management agencies.

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