Rooiberg Mountain Catchment Area

Rooiberg Mountain Catchment Area anchors George's water security in a way most residents don't fully appreciate until dry seasons arrive. These high-altitude zones capture winter and spring rainfall, feeding streams and aquifers that supply the city below. The reserve's role extends beyond tourism and habitat preservation—it's a municipal infrastructure asset protecting a critical resource. For George's growing population and agricultural communities downstream, catchment reserves function as long-term water insurance. Protecting these areas from overuse, development, and degradation is less about recreation than about the basic survival and future viability of the region.