Kuyuwini River
| Kuyuwini River | |
|---|---|
  | |
| Location | |
| Country | Guyana |
The Kuyuwini River is a river Guyana.
Marudi Mountain is a critical watershed that feeds into the river.[1]
The area surrounding the river is considered traditional lands of the Wapishana,[2] and they monitor the river for environmental threats.[3] Conrad Gorinsky was born in Parubaru, a settlement near the Kuyuwini.[4]
The river is often used for mining. Illegal mining is a problem in the area, and mining is prohibited under the fourth parallel.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "South Rupununi Council objects to Romanex's proposed Marudi Mountain mine". Stabroek News. 2018-09-30. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
- ^ "South Rupununi council calls for urgent action on 'dragga' over river mining fears". Stabroek News. 2019-09-13. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
- ^ "Wapichan people to monitor ancestral lands for harmful development". Stabroek News. 2017-09-23. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
- ^ "Guyana-born Environmentalist Conrad Gorinsky passes away". Stabroek News. 2019-09-03. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
- ^ "Mines officers ordered to remove illegal dredges from Kuyuwini River". Stabroek News. 2019-09-02. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
Bibliography
[edit]- Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993.
2°12′30″N 58°28′30″W / 2.20833°N 58.47500°W