Radio Wang Ooh
Wetland Conservation
29 August 2026, 9:52 am
Wetlands key to flood control as El Niño approaches
By Freeman Canogura In this episode of Lok Pa Lapur (Farmers’ Voice), Antony Tooyero, a climate activist and agricultural expert, explains the important role wetlands play in controlling floods, regulating water flows and protecting communities as heavier rains are expected…
29 November 2025, 4:56 pm
Leaders raise alarm over rapid wetland encroachment along River Agago
By Freeman Canogura Local leaders in Agago District have expressed concern over the rapid encroachment on wetlands along the Agago River, warning that uncontrolled cultivation and settlement are placing the ecosystem at serious risk. According to district officials, large sections…
31 October 2025, 4:24 pm
Authorities battle rising cases of illegal fishing in Agago wetlands
By Freeman Canogura The ongoing rainy season has led to a sharp rise in fish stocks across Agago River and surrounding wetlands, but district authorities are warning that the boom has come with a dangerous surge in illegal fishing practices.…