Citizen Planet | Wetlands in Danger

Wetlands Are Important Ecosystems That Provide A Variety Of Benefits To The Environment And The People. However, They Have Been Declining At An Alarming Rate In The Country Due To Human Activities Like Development, Demand For Land For Agriculture And Of Course Pollution. Communities In The Coastal Region Of Lamu And Tana River Counties Are At The Forefront Of The Restoration Of The Degraded Tana Delta The Second Most Important River Mouth Wetland In East Africa. Emily Chebet Reports On Efforts By The Residents Led By Nature Kenya In The Two Counties To Bring Back Its Glory