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[QUOTE="Nehanda, post: 22885, member: 2262"]
Zimbabwe Unveils Plan to Save Polluted Lake as Crisis Deepens.

Raw sewage and factory waste have created an emergency at Lake Chivero near Zimbabwe's capital. The lake sits 40 kilometers from Harare and gives water to thousands of families.

The nation's leaders announced a new rescue plan yesterday after deadly bacteria killed fish and wildlife. Dr. Sithembiso Nyoni, who leads the Environment Ministry, shared details about saving the troubled waters.

"Our lake matters for drinking water and wildlife," Dr. Nyoni said. "Many people have lost their jobs. We must act fast with other agencies to fix this."

The government wants to monitor pollution levels with new tracking tools. It plans to spend $250 million to repair broken sewer pipes and clean up the water system.

Mud and dirt have made the lake shallower, dropping it from 27 meters deep to just 20.7 meters. This hurts fish and other creatures that live there.

Tests by the University of Zimbabwe found harmful bacteria called cyanobacteria caused the recent deaths of animals and fish. The Zimbabwe Parks group confirmed these findings.

The rescue effort comes at a critical time. Over 20,000 families count on the lake for water and fishing jobs. Leaders say they need more money to clean the lake and protect these families.

Parks officials promised to fix the problems and save this natural treasure. The government created a special team from different departments to work together on cleaning up the lake.
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