National Water Resources Management Agency

22/07/2026

NWRMA collaborates with SALWACO in the review of the SALWACO Act 2017

06/07/2026

NWRMA JOINED SMEDA TO CELEBRATE WORLD MSME DAY

The National Water Resources Management Agency (NWRMA) proudly joined the SMEDA organised float parade in Freetown as part of World MSME Day commemorations, showcasing the Agency’s commitment to community engagement, water stewardship, and support for micro, small and medium enterprises.

The Agency supported the event to raise awareness about sustainable water use and strengthen partnerships between the water sector and local entrepreneurs. The parade brought together government institutions, market associations, entrepreneurs and civil society to celebrate the vital role of micro, small and medium enterprises in Sierra Leone’s recovery and growth.

25/06/2026

NWRMA Director General Visits Raw Water Users to Strengthen Collaboration
In a focused drive to strengthen operational oversight and deepen collaboration with raw water users, the Director General of the National Water Resources Management Agency (NWRMA) completed an extensive acquaintance tour of major raw water users across the North, Northwest, and Eastern Region. The visit brought the leadership of the Agency face to face with mining operators, borehole drillers, and community water managers to assess physical operations, identify risks, and agree next steps for sustainable water use.
The tour aimed to observe physical operations, verify compliance with water use permits, and build collaborative solutions where competing demands or infrastructure gaps exist. The Director General emphasized the need for practical, locally informed interventions that protect water resources while supporting economic activity and community livelihoods.
‘The water resources of Sierra Leone are under major threat that require strong collaboration at all levels, including water users. The primary mandate of the Agency is to regulate human interaction with the resources to ensure sustainability’ he emphasised.

19/06/2026

NWRMA Delivers Guest Lecture on Water Resources Management and Public Health at Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU).

The National Water Resources Management Agency (NWRMA), through its Hydrological Services Department, delivered a guest lecture to Public Health students of the MMTU. Mr. Ishmail Kamara, Assistant Director of Hydrological Services. delivered key topics: Water Resources Management, Water Quality, Water Supply, and Storage and Treatment. All these topics provide a scientifically based knowledge that enhances sustainability of water resources, a principle that is born out of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6.

The session provided students with practical knowledge on surface water and groundwater systems, principles of water resources management, well and spring protection, water treatment processes, distribution systems, and water quality examination. It also highlighted the important link between safe water, environmental health, and public health protection.

NWRMA recognizes the importance of engaging future public health professionals in water resources management, as they play a critical role in promoting safe water practices, preventing water-related diseases, and support community-level environmental health interventions, and extends appreciation to MMTU for the invitation and commends the students for their active participation and insightful discussions.

07/06/2026

NWRMA rolls out its regulatory mandate in the regional town of Makeni.

04/06/2026

NWRMA Strengthens National Hydrological Monitoring Systems

The National Water Resources Management Agency (NWRMA), through its Hydrological Services Department, has successfully completed the calibration, and optimization of hydrological monitoring stations across Sierra Leone. Key stations optimized include Konsho, Guma Dam, Daru, and Magburaka surface water monitoring stations and Bo, Kenema and Kailahun groundwater stations among others.
In a bid to restore and improve the operational efficiency, reliability, and accuracy of the monitoring stations, the team carried out several calibration, optimization and technical enhancement activities. These included the calibration and or replacement of faulty equipment, re-establishment of staff gauges, and the establishment of local datum and zero-gauge elevations.
Further, local datums were tied to river cross-sections, while river cross-sectional profiling was undertaken using an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) to support hydrological assessment. Groundwater water levels were calibrated using deep meters and surface station bubbler offsets were calculated and verified to ensure measurement accuracy. In addition, damaged bubbler or***ce lines were repaired or replaced, station platforms were strengthened and reconstructed where necessary, and solar power system were replaced to improve energy reliability. Finally, all surface station equipment was configured and synchronized with staff gauge readings and groundwater sensors and data loggers were configured to ensure consistency and accuracy in data collection and transmission.
This intervention demonstrates NWRMA’s commitment to advancing evidence-based water resources management and safeguarding communities through improved hydrological data collection and monitoring systems.
Reliable Data. Better Decisions. Stronger Water Resources Management.

31/05/2026

NWRMA Capacitates Sierra Leone’s Citizen Scientists

Citizen science is one of the newest approaches to water monitoring in the world. It is the integration of locals along riverine areas in water resources management with the sole aim to monitor the resources with real-time information at a less cost. In 2021, Sierra Leone, through the Agency, employed this strategy as part of its application of the integrated water resources management principle, by integrating citizen scientists as part of the monitoring of water resources of Sierra Leone, particularly in hard-to-reach areas. As part of the integration process and to yield the required result of supporting the Agency in its monitoring strive, the Agency has ever since engaged in the development of the capacities of ninety-eight (98) citizen scientists in monitoring and reporting procedures across the Rokel and Taia River Basins.
Last week, the Agency embarked on sharpening the knowledge of these scientists by conducting trainings in their various localities in monitoring procedures and data collection, presentation of monitoring infographics and improvement on how to enhance collaboration between the Agency and participating communities. The process aimed at strengthening monitoring capacity, improve data quality, and sustain volunteer participation in the national hydrological monitoring network.

25/05/2026

NWRMA Welcomed Two Corppers from National Youth Service (NYS)

The Agency has welcomed two (2) Corppers MARY HOPE KOROMA and MEMUNATU CONTEH from the National Youth Service (NYS) Sierra Leone, as they have joined the Agency as part of the ongoing collaboration between both entities.
This partnership is geared towards strengthening workforce development, empowering young professionals, and providing practical experience for graduates to contribute meaningfully to national development.
It reflects the shared commitment of both the Agency and the National Youth Service to promote youth empowerment, skills development, leadership, and professional growth in Sierra Leone.
We look forward to supporting and mentoring the representatives throughout their period of service while benefiting from their contributions to the work of the Agency.

29/04/2026