On Saturday 30th October, Department of Environment & Coastal Resources (DECR) collaborated with Turks and Caicos National Trust and members of the H.J Robinson High and Basketball Committee, in a general cleanup across Grand Turk.
Community members assisted in cleaning up Governor’s Beach, and Sunset Cabana – Home sweet Home. The initiative was a great success with a total of 70 bags of trash collected!
The DECR would like to extend a special ‘thanks!’ to all who participated, your time and efforts in keeping the environment clean and pristine are highly appreciated! Regular clean-ups are important in ensuring that critical bird nesting / feeding and marine habitats remain in peak condition for a healthy and safe environment for our local wildlife. As we see an increase in migratory birds returning to, or flying through, the islands, the onus is on us as a community to ensure that our local ecosystem is one that can be used for rest and respite by these creatures on their long travels.
The DECR continues to strive to maintain the Turks and Caicos Islands’ slogan “Beautiful by Nature Clean… by Choice” and may we continue to cherish and take pride in our beautiful islands.
