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Rehabilitation of the Tana Delta Irrigation Project, Kenya: An Environmental Assessment. FIELD TEAM MEMBERS An excellent team was developed for this survey. Team members included supervisory and technician staff from the Colobus Trust, as well as technician staff from Wenje who have participated in many of the previous surveys in this area, both at TARDA and also from the Mchelelo Research Station at TRPNR. Team Supervisors: Colobus Trust Pamela Cunneyworth Alex Rhys-Hurn Field Technicians: Colobus Trust Hamisi Pakia Robert Mwanyasi Wenje Abio Gafo Galana Galole Michael Moroa John Kokani Bakari Garise Field Support Staff: Hewani Silas Viha Buta Sammy Dara Garise Wema Patison Shujaa Sailoni Komora Wario Kulesa Omara Japhate Bvumbwe Justin Buya Security: Kenya Police Reserve: Sailoni: Dulu Metusala Wema: Jillo Yona ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The successful completion of this census required the participation of many people and organisations. The author and the Colobus Trust, wish to express our deep gratitude to all those who enabled this census project. Financial support was given by the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF), through John Watkin, Africa Grants Manager; Quentin Luke and Dr. Tom Butynski, who initially requested the census, and who provided valuable advice and support; Richard Mwendandu, TARDA Head Quarters, Nairobi for authorising access to the TARDA Irrigation Scheme at Gamba; Mr. Mbuya, Project Manager, TARDA Camp, Gamba, for his hospitality and for accommodating our diverse needs; The Area Chief, Wema, for his valuable advice on community issues and assisting us with community communication; The Kenya Police, Gamba, for their excellent security support provided by police reservists; Mr. Komora Wario, Headman of Sailoni Village, for enabling access to canoes, and for paddling the Tana River for our GIS; Our dedicated team of technicians and support staff named in section 8.0 were the most crucial part of our team and their dedicated long hours starting before daybreak and finishing after sundown was exceptional. The people of the villages of Hewani, Wema, Kulesa, Bvumbwe and Sailoni for their wonderful hospitality and friendly welcomes. 101
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