The management of water resources in Papua New Guinea
Abstract
In Papua New Guinea there have been laws to control the use of water since 1962. However, not many people took notice of these laws. The illegal use of water was generally ignored. In 1982, the government brought in new laws to control the use of water in the form of 'The Water Resources Act, 1982'. This article explains how this Act should help Papua New Guinea manage its water resources. The part the Bureau of Water Resources plays in this is described.
