Encouraging ‘citizen scientists’ to monitor lake water

ENGAGING and educating the community about the importance of conserving freshwater is another primary objective of the project called ‘Guarding Our Water Together: Unveiling the Hidden World of Water Security and Ecosystems’.

Universiti Malaya (UM) Department of Research Management social research officer Nuratiqah Mohamad Norpi said to achieve this, they designed various activities aimed at empowering local communities, like the Friends of Taman Aman (Fota).