Assessing Reserve Flows for the Mara River - Kenya and Tanzania

This assessment for the Mara River has applied a structured and scientifically sound process for determining the requirements of the reserve flow and thus is an essential step towards estimating the amount of water available for consumptive use. It is important to note that this is the first assessment of the reserve based on the best available data and expertise of the scientific team. Continued monitoring of the river’s flow levels and ecological status will be critical to determine if the prescribed flow regime is sufficient, if more water needs to be set aside for the reserve, or if more water can be permitted for consumptive use.