Kruger2Canyons Biosphere Reserve

The Freshwater Monitoring Citizen Science Project is a key initiative aimed at assessing and enhancing the health and sustainability of freshwater ecosystems in the ecologically
diverse Kruger to Canyons Biosphere Region (K2C). Launched in 2022 under the Flemish-funded UNESCO Be-Resilient Project, the programme actively involves local, community-based
citizen scientists in water monitoring efforts, providing them with training in standardized freshwater monitoring protocols.

The project spans several important river systems, including:

1. The Motlamogatsana River in Bushbuckridge Municipality
2. The Moetladimo and Kubjaname Rivers in Maruleng Municipality— tributaries of the Klasserie and Olifants Rivers, respectively.
3. The Mohlatsengwana, Marakalala, Moremela, and Treur Rivers—all feeding into the Blyde River.
4. The Lower Wilgespruit, Upper Wilgespruit, Lower Broederstroom, Upper Broederstroom, Kantoorspruit, and Stanford Lake in the Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality, which are
   tributaries of the Upper Letaba Catchment.
5. These water bodies are essential for sustaining biodiversity, providing healthy drinking water, supporting agriculture, and maintaining overall ecological balance.
6. Monitoring these water bodies is essential for: detecting pollution, conserving biodiversity, informing management practices and community well-being.
7. The data collection provides a detailed insights into the current state and trends of our ecosystems.

More information on the Kruger to Canyons Biosphere Region (K2C) can be accessed at https://kruger2canyons.org/