The Guyana Mining School and Training Centre Inc. (GMSTCI), in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), recently concluded a five-day Turbidity Monitoring Pilot Project at Groete Creek, Cuyuni Mining District #4, from September 14–20, 2025.
Led by officers Garvin Douglas, Pretima Lall, and Ryan Singh, the exercise aimed to assess water quality in active and reclaimed mining zones to support satellite-based environmental monitoring initiatives. The team conducted systematic water sampling and turbidity testing, focusing on the identification of static ponds suitable for long-term monitoring and evaluating how mining activity influences sediment levels in surrounding water bodies.
Field observations revealed significant turbidity variability among the sampled sites, reflecting both natural and mining-related changes in sediment load. These findings provide critical baseline data to enhance remote sensing validation and guide sustainable water management practices within Guyana’s artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector.
This pilot highlights GMSTCI’s continued commitment to building national capacity for responsible mining and environmental stewardship, aligning with Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS 2030).
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