These famous words from The Rime
of the Ancient Mariner could well be words of warning in regards the way that
the modern world treats its water supply.
Ahoy there sailors!
With only 3% of the world’s water
being fresh water and of that only 1% being readily available to us for
consumption does not bode well. Whale Coast Conservation who tirelessly
dedicates themselves to the preservation to our beautiful and unique
environment is hosting a few events in Hermanus over the next few weeks in the
hope of raising awareness to this situation.
“Walk for Water and Sanitation” is a fun event planned to take people on a short beautiful walk from the Old
to New Harbour along the Cliff Path of Hermanus to
raise an awareness of water, sanitation and how it effects our environment. The
event is happening 21st March from 10am to 12pm from the Old
Harbour. Please make donations, as little as R10 or more will go a long way.
The Whale Coast Conservation has
taken some inspiration from far afield as the Philippines who have launched a
campaign known as “Water is Power” and have recognized that water and energy
are inseparable and with this in mind have added their weight to the Earth Hour
initiative and together with fisherman’s Village and Lemm’s Corner have
organized a “Market by Moonlight” on the 29th March 2014 hosting
buskers, local singer, dancers and a display of the best entries from a school
art competition. Read more at Whale Coast Conservation Blog.
A great thanks to the folks from
Whale Coast Conservation for their commitment and dedication to restoring and
retaining our pristine and unique environment that keeps tourists coming to our
shores year after year. Thanks to their efforts they also make the Whale Coast
such a beautiful place to live, please folks lend your support to these
wonderful initiatives.
Wish you all plain sailing until we meet again next week,
same place, same time!
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