Across both Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth Protected Areas, illegal activity on water including illegal fishing, cross-boundary poaching, and wildlife trafficking, has historically outpaced enforcement capacity. But with increased investment in equipment and personnel, and fully operational Uganda Wildlife Authority @ugwildlife marine units now in place, that balance is shifting. Marine patrols now form a critical pillar of law enforcement across these key landscapes. Boats funded and maintained through UCF and partners are active daily on the Nile, Lake Albert, Lake Edward, and the Kazinga Channel, projecting ranger presence into areas that were once beyond reach and interrupting the unchecked movement of illicit actors. By improving waterborne mobility, UCF is enabling faster interception of illegal activity, tighter surveillance of high-risk shorelines, and more seamless coordination between land and marine patrol teams. But maintaining this capability demands more than just equipment. It requires ongoing investment in fuel, maintenance, and specialised training, all of which are part of UCF’s operational support to UWA. Marine rangers have undergone extensive training and certification, and UCF has constructed and equipped dedicated marine ranger stations at key locations to strengthen response capacity and ensure sustained coverage. This integrated model is proving its value, faster response, stronger deterrence, and a visible, credible enforcement presence. @ghumaneafrica @Park_Protection @ElephantsIEF @tusk_org @SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund @CincinnatiZoo #MurchisonFallsNationalPark #QueenElizabethNationalPark #WildlifeConservation #MarineRangers #ConservationInAction #UgandaCF

Our team in Murchison Falls National Park continues to provide daily support to the park operations. We often support patrol deployments like the team pictured here from three ranger posts, as well as management and transportation of suspects and contraband. Pictured here 1/5

“Through the combined efforts of UWA @ugwildlife & UCF, we have achieved an unparalleled recovery, positioning #MurchisonFallsNationalPark as one of Africa’s most remarkable conservation success stories." monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/na…

“Snare Mountain”: Click through to see the riveting photographs of a 12-tonne pile of wire snares & wheel traps collected over the last year around #MurchisonFallsNationalPark. Hippos have been a prime target recently, but these snares and traps will catch whatever walks 1/3

Isn’t that little giraffe so adorable? Our team in Kidepo Valley National Park has been busy working with @ugwildlife to keep the landscape safe for the giraffes. Among other activities, we have been supporting patrols and snare removal sweeps with logistics and 1/4