Stakeholders clean up the Bloubos Spruit in Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve
A number of stakeholders gathered in a voluntary initiative of cleaning up the Bloubos Spruit in Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve of Mondeor on March 13.
A number of stakeholders gathered in a voluntary initiative of cleaning up the Bloubos Spruit in Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve of Mondeor on March 13.
With the emphasis being on water quality and climate change, the much attended clean-up was also aimed at bringing attraction to the Nature Reserve. It was in contribution for the World Water Day 2020.
This was made possible by KlipWaS as they teamed up with Department of Water and Sanitation and International Water Management Institute (IWMI).
They were also supported by Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa, Shoprite, Emaplatini Heritage Forum, Plastics SA and Pikitup. The clean-up began at the entrance of the Klipriversberg Nature Reserve and they proceeded to work their way upstream along the streams that feed to Bloubos Spruit.
Dennis Jane, of KlipWaS, said: “KlipWaS was established almost three years ago to clean up the Klip River and its wetlands within the Joburg municipal boundary. This is a small contribution towards making a bigger difference.”
WATCH: A video of stakeholders that came through cleaning the Bloubos Spruit
Thembi Mkhize, of Strategic Water Partners Network, said through the clean-up they aimed to improve water quality.
“This was part of our initiative to promote World Water Day and focus on climate change.
“We participate, allow the public and private citizens to close the water gap.
“We are funded by numerous stakeholders who are actively involved in making sure that we achieve any project,” she said.
On the day, gloves and plastic bags were provided as well as refreshments to get the job done.
The attendees were also surprisingly given a lucky draw, as part of the day’s proceedings.
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