Dar es Salaam

This paper gives a brief discussion on water supply from wetlands in Tanzania. The major drainage basins in Tanzania are described and the status and role of the Division of Water Research in the monitoring of water resources and data collection from wetlands and water sources are highlighted. The role of wetlands in the hydrological cycle, and the utilisation of wetlands as water supply sources are discussed. The need for conservation and protection of wetlands and other water sources is outlined