The National Disaster Management Agency has announced a plan to demolish structures built in waterways and wetlands in the Monrovia metropolitan area to curb flooding.
Pagos Islanders Fear That Destruction of Mangroves Exposes Them to Floods
Residents of Pagos Island are drawing attention to the frequent destruction of mangroves, exposing the community to the impact of heavy rains and floods.
Bopolu’s Mayor Siah Kieh-Victor Initiative to Transform Bopolu
Bopolu’s Mayor Siah Kieh-Victor has announced the launch of the Boakai for Clean City initiative on July 12.
African Development Bank-Funded Contractor Accused of Polluting Nimba Village
Residents of Henry Barhn Village on the Sanniquellie-Karnplay Highway are threatening legal action against the China Railway Seventh Group, the construction company paving the Sehkimpa-Loguatuo Road Corridor. They said the company is polluting their farms and drinking water.
Flood Renders Hundreds Homeless in Paynesville
A recent flood in Paynesville affected the homes of thousands of people in several communities, with hundreds made homeless.
Maryland’s Superintendent Halts Mining Activities in District Three
Maryland’s superintendent has placed a temporary hold on mining activities in the county’s third district, also known as Karluway Statutory District. During the temporary halt, Henry Cole plans to have the county administration verify the legal documents of all companies mining in the area.
Storm Destroys 47 Homes, Leaves 85 People Homeless in Nimba
Heavy rainstorms have caused significant damage to several houses in Beatuo, Nimba, destroying at least 47 homes and displacing 85 people.
Civil Society Group Launches Project to Protect Community Forests in River Cess
Rural Integrated Center for Community Empowerment has launched a project in River Cess to strengthen the management of community-based forests and protected areas. RICCE is also training community members to seek alternative sources of income to avoid cutting down the forests.