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The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse, has instructed regional and area offices to step up monitoring efforts in their respective jurisdictions to help tackle illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.
During a visit to Beposo in the Western Region, Prof. Klutse underscored the need for proactive field monitoring to curb the pollution of water bodies caused by illegal mining activities.
“I’m on the field as the CEO, monitoring galamsey issues, monitoring the situation of the water pollution. All my staff in all the regional offices, and area offices, must get out there on this same mission to make sure that people are complying with the environmental rules,” she stated.
Expressing deep concern over the worsening condition of water bodies, including the Pra River, Prof. Klutse highlighted the visible damage caused by galamsey. She stressed the urgency of strict enforcement measures to protect the environment and ensure sustainable water resources for future generations.
Her directive comes as part of broader national efforts to combat illegal mining and safeguard Ghana’s natural resources.
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