Final Draft uMhlathuze & Richards Bay Estuarine Management Plan

The Final Draft uMhlathuze & Richards Bay Estuarine Management Plan is available for comment. "The uMhlathuze/ Richards Bay EMP has identified major threats as impact of sea level rise on mangroves; deterioration of water quality and water abstraction, exploitation of resources (sand mining, harvesting of mangroves, fish) and loss of habitat. This EMP seeks to facilitate cooperative management amongst key sector departments and relevant stakeholders through the implementation of a shared vision and objectives of this plan to improve these estuaries."