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Mmutlwa wa Noko Album 2010 - 2020
![Kgosi Gasebone of Pella](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b86c_a473613938434f2eb22723a5f68c29ec~mv2_d_2592_1456_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_83,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/01b86c_a473613938434f2eb22723a5f68c29ec~mv2_d_2592_1456_s_2.jpg)
talking to Brian at the Marico Biosphere Reserve Conference on 12 April 2018
![Also attending:](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b86c_ccb276e93baa47a1a9bcec9ebb81d296~mv2_d_2592_1456_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_83,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/01b86c_ccb276e93baa47a1a9bcec9ebb81d296~mv2_d_2592_1456_s_2.jpg)
Pippa of Tara Rokpa Centre, Coen of Tikologo permaculture and JP of EWT
![In the news again...](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b86c_e19738a1f8f542f9b175961bbb0a6a90~mv2_d_1796_2460_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_201,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/01b86c_e19738a1f8f542f9b175961bbb0a6a90~mv2_d_1796_2460_s_2.jpg)
The battle to save the Groot Marico River Saturday Star, January 2018
![French filmmaker in Groot Marico](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b86c_e1b6b255bff249cd8ee8b5d1148db637~mv2_d_3264_1836_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_83,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/01b86c_e1b6b255bff249cd8ee8b5d1148db637~mv2_d_3264_1836_s_2.jpg)
An international documentary highlighting the importance of the GM River catchment will be released in 2018
![Filming on the Groot Marico river](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b86c_b83e055372cb40229f2087a0b7e12610~mv2_d_3264_1836_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_83,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/01b86c_b83e055372cb40229f2087a0b7e12610~mv2_d_3264_1836_s_2.jpg)
26 March 2018
![Filming at the Marico eye](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b86c_5dfe0379a4ee4509b312a2f1e53a39e0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_83,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/01b86c_5dfe0379a4ee4509b312a2f1e53a39e0~mv2.jpg)
It is large - 17m deep and 40m wide
![The unique tufa waterfall](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b86c_d599266d427f459e9c3f726d494b10e6~mv2_d_1836_3264_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_261,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/01b86c_d599266d427f459e9c3f726d494b10e6~mv2_d_1836_3264_s_2.jpg)
Filming took place here too
![At the tufa waterfall...](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b86c_b2875b0cc2fd4cf9a3a85d7a5d4372d4~mv2_d_1836_3264_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_261,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/01b86c_b2875b0cc2fd4cf9a3a85d7a5d4372d4~mv2_d_1836_3264_s_2.jpg)
JP of EWT and Giela catch the vulnerable barbus motebensis (Marico barb) to show us to them
![Close up of marico barb](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b86c_505802e662da40e59ca9cceee6e9acd6~mv2_d_1836_3264_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_261,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/01b86c_505802e662da40e59ca9cceee6e9acd6~mv2_d_1836_3264_s_2.jpg)
![Bridget of EWT being interviewed](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b86c_929d5ca2d70d41a58f1aac413457d5ff~mv2_d_1836_3264_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_261,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/01b86c_929d5ca2d70d41a58f1aac413457d5ff~mv2_d_1836_3264_s_2.jpg)
at the Marico eye
![Filming in Koffiekraal](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b86c_1ada8c9e9ea3402683786a395cae3569~mv2_d_3264_1836_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_83,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/01b86c_1ada8c9e9ea3402683786a395cae3569~mv2_d_3264_1836_s_2.jpg)
![Peter and Brian being interviewed](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b86c_6d44cbb1513a45a0ba9a3029ba9ce118~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_83,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/01b86c_6d44cbb1513a45a0ba9a3029ba9ce118~mv2.jpg)
in Koffiekraal
![MEJCON](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b86c_cc07a4a2c4d949cda6b20e9c984b6bb6~mv2_d_1405_1403_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_147,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/01b86c_cc07a4a2c4d949cda6b20e9c984b6bb6~mv2_d_1405_1403_s_2.jpg)
With Mariette Liefferink of the FSE (Federation for a Sustainable Environment)
![Informing visitors](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b86c_c8b18ef3280942dd9359f7fc7b7e0070~mv2_d_2592_1456_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_83,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/01b86c_c8b18ef3280942dd9359f7fc7b7e0070~mv2_d_2592_1456_s_2.jpg)
Dutch group Shib signs a petition against mining in the Catchment
![Tourism route](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b86c_4ca000c0333b4dae96b28291b10af7e7~mv2_d_2592_1456_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_83,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/01b86c_4ca000c0333b4dae96b28291b10af7e7~mv2_d_2592_1456_s_2.jpg)
Brian showing our support for the opening of the very first tourism route in the traditional lands at Koffiekraal and Brakkuil
![Maricojaners seeking shade](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b86c_834266f9f9154d508117a060139f8e14~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_115,h_173,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/01b86c_834266f9f9154d508117a060139f8e14~mv2.jpg)
under ancient tree in the Enzelsberg
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Jeanne talks about the importance of trees on Arbour Day
![Dendrological delight](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3125a_1cf702cb281340169453c0d4c172aad0.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/e3125a_1cf702cb281340169453c0d4c172aad0.jpg)
This ancient Stamvrug tree is a symbol of survival after facing many threats
![The Upper Marico River](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b86c_b40663677f5b47a1b1801adc2d7b38f6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_144,h_108,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/01b86c_b40663677f5b47a1b1801adc2d7b38f6~mv2.jpg)
Water so clean it is safe to drink directly from the river
![Labelling water bottles](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b86c_4bfe03ebc53641f9b956578754995f53~mv2_d_2592_1456_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_83,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/01b86c_4bfe03ebc53641f9b956578754995f53~mv2_d_2592_1456_s_2.jpg)
So that as many people as possible get to enjoy our pure water at meetings
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Sampling pure water from a natural spring
![River Classification Project](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b86c_9906101bd7364989a51f7d7ba2711c5b~mv2_d_1600_1200_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/01b86c_9906101bd7364989a51f7d7ba2711c5b~mv2_d_1600_1200_s_2.jpg)
The Kgosis (chiefs) of the downstream traditional communities talk about the importance of the Marico River and express their concerns
![Site meeting with Exigo (Pty) Ltd](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b86c_ee86aa4c52e04c4aa6e0c3d73776ad6f~mv2_d_2592_1456_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_83,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/01b86c_ee86aa4c52e04c4aa6e0c3d73776ad6f~mv2_d_2592_1456_s_2.jpg)
Mining right for fluorspar in the vicinityof the 3 eyes: Kaaloog (Marico), Molemane and Molopo
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Familiar pre-meeting meeting
![Info posters at local events](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b86c_3b89e2a0f50f4244a948757e5df80187~mv2_d_1600_1200_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/01b86c_3b89e2a0f50f4244a948757e5df80187~mv2_d_1600_1200_s_2.jpg)
In all local languages
![The roads we travel](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b86c_1b477d5c652e4d7095a753061abef37a~mv2_d_1941_1456_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/01b86c_1b477d5c652e4d7095a753061abef37a~mv2_d_1941_1456_s_2.jpg)
An example of the roads we travel to host and attend information meetings. No internet access or cell signal here.
![Shopping in the Groot Marico](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b86c_5d179957932d468ba959219341c98f03~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_115,h_115,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/01b86c_5d179957932d468ba959219341c98f03~mv2.jpg)
Heavy with atmosphere and charm....
![River classification meeting](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3125a_3708beb4fb4e46e4be7bf7ae1ae0787a.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/e3125a_3708beb4fb4e46e4be7bf7ae1ae0787a.jpg)
In Groot Marico MWN ensured that a large group of representatives from the various traditional lands was present and was informed and prepared in order to contribute vital local knowledge
![Visitors to the permaculture project](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b86c_1ce20df9f627496db7c8ce478dbdf9dc~mv2_d_2592_1456_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_83,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/01b86c_1ce20df9f627496db7c8ce478dbdf9dc~mv2_d_2592_1456_s_2.jpg)
MWN arranged a tour of the permaculture gardens in Reboile....a Catholic group from Ireland and a Rustenburg parish
![Young dance group visit Groot Marico](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3125a_43b660a6005a4410a57ba90cf0aa6bb7.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/e3125a_43b660a6005a4410a57ba90cf0aa6bb7.jpg)
Brian welcomes the visitors and we share information about the importance of protecting valuable water resources