Kuyuwini River | |
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Location | |
Country | Guyana |
The Kuyuwini River is a river Guyana.
Marudi Mountain is a critical watershed that feeds into the river. [1]
The area surrounding the river is considered traditional lands of the Wapishana, [2] and they monitor the river for environmental threats. [3] Conrad Gorinsky was born in Parubaru, a settlement near the Kuyuwini. [4]
The river is often used for mining. Illegal mining is a problem in the area, and mining is prohibited under the fourth parallel. [5]
2°12′30″N 58°28′30″W / 2.20833°N 58.47500°W
Kuyuwini River | |
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Location | |
Country | Guyana |
The Kuyuwini River is a river Guyana.
Marudi Mountain is a critical watershed that feeds into the river. [1]
The area surrounding the river is considered traditional lands of the Wapishana, [2] and they monitor the river for environmental threats. [3] Conrad Gorinsky was born in Parubaru, a settlement near the Kuyuwini. [4]
The river is often used for mining. Illegal mining is a problem in the area, and mining is prohibited under the fourth parallel. [5]
2°12′30″N 58°28′30″W / 2.20833°N 58.47500°W