Florence Muriithi Wangui

[Florence Muriithi Wangui @Florencewangu01]

@Lanablanetwork @TheEniggma @geoffreyk77 @Mosesnoah254 @bnyabuti_ke @bennetowuonda @lakeside_newske @twokey_ @karugakevin I’d push for enforcement of Kenya Forest Servive Eucalyptus Guidelines. No eucalyptus within 30m of rivers & support farmers with bamboo & native tree seedlings. Education + incentives = healthy rivers & sustainable incomes.
#EucalyptusAwareness #EcoAlternative

[Florence Muriithi Wangui @Florencewangu01]

@Lanablanetwork @TheEniggma @geoffreyk77 @Mosesnoah254 @bnyabuti_ke @bennetowuonda @lakeside_newske @twokey_ @karugakevin I would ban planting of eucalyptus trees near riparian areas and wetland and replace them with trees that bring income and environmental benefits.Also introduce fun😊 slogans to raise awareness and inspire actions like *plant smart save water*
#EucalyptusAwareness #EcoAlternative

[Lake Naivasha Basin Landscape Association-LANABLA @Lanablanetwork]

Q7: If you could influence one policy or lead one community action to encourage responsible planting of eucalyptus trees, what would it be?
#EucalyptusAwareness
#EcoAlternative

[Florence Muriithi Wangui @Florencewangu01]

@Lanablanetwork @karugakevin @twokey_ @lakeside_newske @bennetowuonda @bnyabuti_ke @Mosesnoah254 @geoffreyk77 @TheEniggma Better income trees exist. Bamboo uses far less water but has high market demand for furniture, crafts & construction. There’s really no excuse to stick with eucalyptus.
#EucalyptusAwareness #EcoAlternative

[Florence Muriithi Wangui @Florencewangu01]

@Lanablanetwork @geoffreyk77 @Mosesnoah254 @bnyabuti_ke @bennetowuonda @lakeside_newske @_yvie @twokey_ In bold I would say short-term cash, long-term pain. It's that Simple! Imagine dry rivers, poor soils, fewer fish & lost crops. KEFRI data warns eucalyptus costs more in the long run.
#EucalyptusAwareness #EcoAlternative

[Florence Muriithi Wangui @Florencewangu01]

@Lanablanetwork @geoffreyk77 @Mosesnoah254 @bnyabuti_ke @bennetowuonda @twokey_ According to WWF & NEMA, pollution & land encroachment are the biggest threats. But eucalyptus is a local water guzzler. KEFRI data shows 1 tree can use 50L/day. Dry rivers means harming livelihoods.
#EucalyptusAwareness #EcoAlternative

[Florence Muriithi Wangui @Florencewangu01]

@Lanablanetwork @geoffreyk77 @Mosesnoah254 @bnyabuti_ke @bennetowuonda @lakeside_newske @_yvie @twokey_ @karugakevin Communities can partner with local and government organizations like Kenya Forest Service and NEMA and County Government to educate on negative effects of eucalyptus and the alternative trees and plants to grow in the riparian area's.
#EucalyptusAwareness #EcoAlternative

[Florence Muriithi Wangui @Florencewangu01]

@Lanablanetwork @geoffreyk77 @Mosesnoah254 @bnyabuti_ke @bennetowuonda @lakeside_newske @_yvie @twokey_ @karugakevin Talk works. Farmers along riparian zones need direct awareness on the risks of planting eucalyptus & training on safer options. They should be made aware of laws such as Kenya Forest Service guidelines which bans eucalyptus in riparian areas.
#EucalyptusAwareness #EcoAlternative

[Lake Naivasha Basin Landscape Association-LANABLA @Lanablanetwork]

Q5: How can communities raise awareness about the negative effects of eucalyptus in riparian areas?
#EucalyptusAwareness
#EcoAlternative

[Florence Muriithi Wangui @Florencewangu01]

@Lanablanetwork @geoffreyk77 @Mosesnoah254 @bnyabuti_ke @bennetowuonda @lakeside_newske @_yvie @twokey_ Eucalyptus drains soil moisture and nutrients leaving farmlands less fertile for communities to grow food crops.
#EucalyptusAwareness
#EcoAlternative

[Florence Muriithi Wangui @Florencewangu01]

@Lanablanetwork @geoffreyk77 @Mosesnoah254 @bnyabuti_ke @bennetowuonda @lakeside_newske @_yvie @twokey_ Communities have faced drying of streams and reduced ground water which they use for their daily lives.
#EucalyptusAwareness
#EcoAlternative

[Florence Muriithi Wangui @Florencewangu01]

@Lanablanetwork @geoffreyk77 @Mosesnoah254 @bnyabuti_ke @bennetowuonda @twokey_ Eucalyptus poses a lesser threat, while it consumes a lot of water and lowers river flow, affected areas can recover faster by replacing them with indigenous plants. However, restoring land lost to pollution or encroachment takes much longer
#EucalyptusAwareness #EcoAlternative

[Lake Naivasha Basin Landscape Association-LANABLA @Lanablanetwork]

@geoffreyk77 @Mosesnoah254 @bnyabuti_ke @bennetowuonda @twokey_ Q3: In your opinion, how big of a threat is eucalyptus to riparian zones compared to other issues like pollution or land encroachment?
#EucalyptusAwareness
#EcoAlternative

[Florence Muriithi Wangui @Florencewangu01]

@Lanablanetwork @geoffreyk77 @Mosesnoah254 @bnyabuti_ke @bennetowuonda @twokey_ Eucalyptus is spreading fast along rivers.
These water-hungry trees drains moisture from soil & lowers water tables leaving streams dry. Time to rethink what we plant near our water sources.
#EucalyptusAwareness #EcoAlternative

[Lake Naivasha Basin Landscape Association-LANABLA @Lanablanetwork]

Q2: In recent years, what changes have you noticed in riparian or wetlands around your areas in relation to planting of trees?
#EucalyptusAwareness
#EcoAlternative

[Florence Muriithi Wangui @Florencewangu01]

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[Florence Muriithi Wangui @Florencewangu01]

@Lanablanetwork Rivers, wetlands & lakes aren’t just water. They’re life.
KNBS data shows 6–13% of Kenyans still rely on surface water like rivers & lakes for drinking. Losing these ecosystems would put millions of lives & livelihoods at risk.
#EucalyptusAwareness #EcoAlternative

[Florence Muriithi Wangui @Florencewangu01]

The team should look into wo major things. Encroachment and agricultural practices along riverbanks.
Almost every river across the country experience this problem.
#JourneyofWaters #Voices4Rivers #WaterActionNow

[Lake Naivasha Basin Umbrella WRUA @umbrellaWruanvs]

Q8. In your opinion, what should the Journey of Water team pay attention to when visiting River Gilgil?
#JourneyOfWater #Voices4Rivers #WaterActionNow

[Florence Muriithi Wangui @Florencewangu01]

Educate on river importance 🌊
Report illegal dumping 🚫
Penalize polluters ⚖️
Plant riparian trees 🌿
Form river-watch groups 👀
Reward eco-friendly efforts 🏆
Support sustainable solutions ♻️

#JourneyOfWater #Voices4Rivers #WaterActionNow

[Lake Naivasha Basin Umbrella WRUA @umbrellaWruanvs]

Q7. What actions can we take starting today to ensure our rivers are protected for the next generation? #JourneyOfWater #Voices4Rivers #WaterActionNow

[Florence Muriithi Wangui @Florencewangu01]

We’ve mastered the art of making laws but drawing lines when it comes to enforcement? Government is quick to collect taxes but slow to deliver services. Citizens deserve better
#JourneyofWater #Voices4Rivers #WaterActionNow

[Lake Naivasha Basin Umbrella WRUA @umbrellaWruanvs]

Q6. Are existing laws and regulations enough to protect our rivers or is enforcement the real challenge?
#JourneyOfWater #Voices4Rivers #WaterActionNow