Make a difference during National Water Week
Organisation asks for Centurion residents to help clean up Hennops River as part of the week.
As part of national water week, the Hennops Revival organisation has asked residents to join them in cleaning up the Hennops River on 22 March, which falls under national water week.
“This is the perfect opportunity for residents to join us on the day at the river at Irene dairy farm,” Tarryn Johnston from Hennops Revival told Rekord.
She said the dairy farm “is a safe, large and open area for a much-needed clean up”.
The department of environment and agriculture management has announced that national water week would be commemorated from 15-22 March 2021.
The campaign is aimed at educating the public about their responsibility in water conservation initiatives, raising awareness around the need to protect and conserve the country’s water resources.
“This day is about taking action to decisively deal with water challenges facing our city,” Johnston said.
“The key messages that we want people to take from this campaign is to understand the importance of clean rivers. They directly affect the fishing industry, the management of waterways, freshwater habitats and its effects on biodiversity. The fact is that all the water on the planet is all the water that has ever been on the planet, and it will be the only water that will ever be on the planet.
“Valuing water means recognising and considering all the benefits provided by water – including economic, social and ecological dimensions.”
According to the South African constitution, water is a basic human right for all and sufficient water should be accorded to everyone.
South Africa is a water scarce country, with below-average rainfall and one of the 30 driest countries in the world.
In 1993, the United Nations designated 22 March as the World Water Day, with a focus on the importance of fresh water and to raise awareness of the billions of people living without access to clean and safe water.
If you would like to take part in the Hennops Revival’s campaign to clean the river on 22 March from 09:00-15:00, feel free to call Tarryn for more information, send an email to tarryn@hennopsrevival.co.za or visit the Hennops Revival Facebook page.
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