The Algoa Bay branch of the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) will participate in clean-ups in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, co-ordinated by the Sustainable Seas Trust (SST), for International Coastal Clean-Up Day (ICC Day), on September 16.
The next clean-up will take place from 09:30 to 11:30 at The Beacon in Summerstrand, the intersection of Admiralty Way and Marine Drive. The SST has made it very easy to find a spot on their map to clean up, which can be done by visiting their website.
Once on the website, interested participants can click on the blue turtle located on the map for more information about the time of the clean-up, and the co-ordinator’s contact details.
The WESSA ABB effort will take place at the intersection of Admiralty Way and Marine Drive at The Beacon in Summerstrand where the WESSA banners will be visible.
WESSA said that for many reasons this stretch of coastline has a serious litter problem, and needs regular and ongoing clean-up.
“We are hoping that by concentrating on this spot we can stop as much of this litter as possible from finding its way into the sea,” said WESSA.
“There is ample parking at the Beacon and, as usual, please bring hats, sunscreen, water, and gloves if possible. We will provide litter bags.”
Some of the highlights this week include National River Clean-up Day on September 13, National Recycling Day SA on September 15, International Coastal Clean-up Day, and World Clean-up Day on September 16.
For more information contact Tim at 082 775 8816.
