Although 65 percent of the Mara River basin is in
Kenya, activities upstream could have far-reaching
consequences not only on the MMNR, but also on the Tanzanian
part of the ecosystem, and in particular on wildlife
populations and
distribution in the Serengeti National Park. In order to help
address these concerns it, is anticipated that a
transboundary water users forum will be formed under the
“Transboundary Water in the Mara River
Basin” project. This forum will play a key role in
helping to develop a shared understanding of
the conservation
needs of both the MMNR and SNP, and in establishing the potential
roles of stakeholders in developing a water
allocation schedule and transboundary management mechanism. As key
stakeholders in the transboundary ecosystem, MMNR management
will support and participate in the transboundarywater users forum
as and when it is established under the
project.
