Water resources policy and administrative management

The project proposal seeks to rehabilitate the Mbiroba Camp waste management facility in order to address the pollution problems created by the liquid waste produced within the camp. This proposal is aligned to the international waters focal area on avoiding land based pollution. The Mbiroba Camp is located in the village of Seronga on the banks of the Okavango Delta (Okavango Delta panhandle). Mbiroba Camp is a lodge that is owned by the polers of the communities of Seronga and Mbiroba villages. The communities have together formed a community based organization known as the Okavango Polers Trust. Mbiroba Camp currently disposes its liquid waste from the ablution block through the use of the artificial wetland that was constructed in 2009. However the wetland is inundated with excessive water during the flooding season resulting in it being unable to polish the liquid waste. Waste water from the kitchen is also not separated from the oils/greases due to the lack of a grease trap within the system. Through this project, the wetland will be rehabilitated by lining it with a membrane and raising the wall therefore preventing seepage, back flow and flooding. A grease trap will also be installed so as to be able to separate grease/oils from the kitchen waste water.

Botswana