[1] The Köppen climate classification is Aw: Tropical savanna, wet.

The Confederation of Agricultural Producers' Associations for Development (Confédération des Associations des Producteurs Agricoles pour le Développement: CAPAD) had trained the members in composting and sowing beans, corn and rice in rows in Rugamura Marsh.

[3] During 2013-2016 the Burundian government, with funding from the African Development Bank, launched the Bugesera Rural Infrastructure Support Project (PAIRB).

It included building drainage outlets, irrigation networks, dykes, access trails, spillways and other infrastructure.

[4] In August 2021 the governor of Kurundo Province, Albert Hatungimana, visited Rugamura Marsh where he launched dry season rice-growing activities.