A cold July morning couldn’t stop this mob of
volunteers when there’s a job to be done for the good of our environment and
wildlife. Without the invaluable help of
our team members John, Sam, Eddie and Michael, who own hovercrafts, this task
would have been almost impossible.
There are a few islands on Lake Illawarra, but tidal
movements mean that man-made rubbish accumulates on Bevan Island near where the
lake opens to the sea. So 11 volunteers
spent two and a half hours picking up rubbish, with the Hovercraft boys
ferrying some 23 large bags of rubbish back to the mainland – the environment
can now breathe a little easier.
Even though we do regular clean-ups around the lake and
harbours this was a mighty effort - a great big thank you to all involved.
As usual the majority of rubbish was cans and bottles,
both glass and plastic and bait bags.
The people who use this waterway and in fact any
waterway need to be more aware and stop and think and ensure their rubbish goes
home with them – otherwise the marine and birdlife will dwindle away in search
of cleaner areas to dwell and breed, leaving the waterways barren – wouldn’t
you!
Betty
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