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Bumbuna Watershed Authority and the Bumbuna Conservation Area Act, 2008

An Act establishing the Bumbuna Watershed Authority and a conservation area to protect the catchment of the Bumbuna hydroelectric project.

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Summary

The Bumbuna Watershed Authority and the Bumbuna Conservation Area Act, 2008 establishes a statutory authority to manage and protect the watershed that feeds the Bumbuna hydroelectric dam, and designates a conservation area around it.

The Act creates the Bumbuna Watershed Authority, provides for its governance and functions, and gives it responsibility for managing the catchment area, protecting its forests, soils and water resources, and regulating activities within the conservation area. The purpose is to safeguard the long-term viability of the Bumbuna hydro scheme and the environment of its catchment.

Main provisions

  • Establishes the Bumbuna Watershed Authority and provides for its governance.
  • Designates and provides for the Bumbuna Conservation Area.
  • Confers responsibility for managing and protecting the watershed and its resources.
  • Regulates activities within the conservation area.
  • Aims to protect the catchment of the Bumbuna hydroelectric project.