Soldiers of the Environment

Location: Mbeya, East Rungwe, Tanzania

Team Members: Atupele Anthon, Atuganile George, Baraka Mwakiposa, Loti Mwakiteleku, Benson Mwambuluma,

Gabriel Samson

Local farming practices in Mbeya include cultivating crops along river banks, which lead to increased soil erosion and then flooding, which damages crops, homes, and roads. This team decided to restore Mwatisi River’s riparian zone by planting bamboo and other species, as well as strategically positioning big logs and stones to reduce erosion. The team is also educating farmers about the effects of the local farming practices.

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