Manage resources for a capable ecology

South Africa is known for its rich diversity of aquatic ecosystems which include freshwater ecoregions, rivers, wetlands and estuaries within their catchments. Unfortunately, most of the high value aquatic ecological assets are poorly protected, as is evident by reports in deteriorating river systems, its tributaries and wetlands. Hands need to be On Deck to address strategies, programmes, and capacity to restore these hard working ecosystems which are severely under pressure to sustain and harness its value in the water value chain.