Ghana River Threat Map

An evidence map of illegal-mining (galamsey) pressure on seven of Ghana's major rivers — what's been reported, who it affects, and where the record is thin or contested. Compiled from news reporting, government/EPA/GWCL statements, peer-reviewed studies and NGO sources.

Verified — credible primary source or multiple corroborating reports Reported — single news source, often an official quote, not independently corroborated Unverified — commonly claimed, disputed, or no primary source found