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Sustainable
Grenadines
MINI-PROJECTS
Phase
1 - 2004
Phase
2 - 2005
Phase
2 - 2006
PHASE 1
ASHTON
WHARF BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
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Young
Help Striders 4H Club, Ashton, Union Island
The Ashton Wharf was in a terrible mess because of an accumulation of
debris. The mangroves in the area were becoming littered and shore access
for fishing boats was impaired by clutter. There was nothing to welcome
boat visitors to Ashton.
This project entailed the removal of conch shells and garbage from the
water surrounding Ashton Wharf. It was done to protect the mangroves from
garbage pollution, to provide adequate moorage for fishing boats, to turn
an eyesore area into a place of beauty and relaxation for the community
and to erect a welcome sign for visitors.
The area was fenced to allow the planting of flowers and trees by keeping
stray animals out. A swing and benches were installed to allow the
community to enjoy the scenery, relax and socialise. The work was done by
4H members, parents and volunteers within the community.
BEQUIA
COASTAL ENHANCEMENT
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The
Rotaract Club of Bequia
This
project focused on three areas:
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Beach
Clean up -
three days of work on the Princess Margaret beach where large trees were
uprooted and left lying in a haphazard manner from the passage of a
hurricane some three or four years ago. The debris were cut up using
chain saws.
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Tree
Planting -
Several palms were purchased to be planted during the rainy season on the
grounds of the two secondary schools and the primary schools.
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Signs. -
Six
signs were designed by the club to be installed at different venues on
the island. The signs contain facts about the islands and point out the
location of certain historical and other areas to tourists.
UPGRADING OF TWO CANOUAN WATER CATCHMENTS
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Canouan
Island Council (CIC) and Club Nuevo
The project involved upgrading two water catchment facilities, which, due
to poor management, fell into disrepair. (During the rainy season,
residents utilize their own water source, but in the dry season however,
residents use the water from these catchment areas as an alternative
source. With its new mandate the CIC took the responsibility to repair
the catchments and will ensure the proper management of the facilities.
CARRIACOU HISTORICAL MONUMENT
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Windward
Sailing Club & Carriacou Historical Society
This project was a collaboration of three NGOs to provide a memorial to
the terrible loss of lives of nine people, including three school
children, due to the explosion of a mine at the end of World War II.
In 1945, the mine was found in Windward Bay and towed ashore by some
fishermen. Unknowingly, they started to strip the object with the hope
to find treasure. In the process it exploded killing everyone in the
vicinity. The purpose of the project was to install a monument in
commemoration of the sad day for the people of Windward and noting the
far-reaching effect of World War II.
SUSTAINABLE GARBAGE DISPOSAL
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Mayreau
Environmental Development Organisation (MEDO)
Mayreau
is the only island community without an official Government solid waste
programme. It was decided to begin addressing this with some small steps
which included purchasing garbage bins for all households in Mayreau so
that the indiscriminate dumping of garbage in the nearby vegetation would
be controlled. Community discussions were held, as well as general
community self-help garbage clean-up campaigns. Projects Promotion Ltd.
in St. Vincent purchased, labelled and transported 70 garbage bins with
wheels. Each was permanently labelled with the householder's name.
MEDO held village
meetings on garbage disposal and its relation to tourism, and spoke
individually to each recipient outlining the purpose of the bins. Some
work was also done with the school children and a team from the
Government's Solid Waste Management Unit in St. Vincent visited the
island.
SITE
ENHANCEMENT AT SANCHEZ BEACH -
PARK
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Petite Martinique
New Women's Organization, and Petite Martinique Fisherman CooperativeSanchez
Beach
This project entailed
development of a beach park in the area north of the main jetty in PM.
The following activities were undertaken.
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Fisherman group, youth group and women group organized a clean up day.
Businessman provided heavy equipment to grade and groom the beach as well
as move huge logs and metal scraps. Garbage was transferred to Carriacou
through solid waste distribution system.
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Two
concretes seats were installed and a picnic bench was constructed
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A
gazebo was constructed to provide facility for relaxing. The gazebo will
also serve as shelter to wait for the ferry and for the adjacent playing
field.
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Two
garbage bins were placed in the area.
PHASE 2
ESTABLISHING THE CEC OFFICE
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Carriacou Environmental
Committee, Hillsborough, Carriacou
Hurricane Ivan on September 7th, 2004 completely destroyed the roof of
the Evangelical Church, home of the Carriacou Environmental Committee
(CEC) Office. Apart from not having a place to function, the CEC lost
two computers, a photocopier and a considerable amount of its documents.
The president set up a make shift office at her home, but Hurricane
Emily in July 2005 destroyed the roof there. The CEC decided to
establish an office of its own in a contained. The Sustainable
Grenadines Project contributed to this effort and in 2005 the new office
was opened.
PROJECT HOPE –
YOUTH AND THE SEA
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Young Help Striders 4H
Club, Ashton, Union Island
This
project set out to teach youths fishing and boating skills. There were
15 youths involved, eight females and seven males. Adults also
participated in the building of the fish pots. They worked along with
the youth to ensure that the project was a success. On June 11th the
project boat was finished and the rowing component of the project
commenced. The youths were taken out into the woodland areas to find
sticks to complete the fish pots. They were also taken out to sea by
resource person Mr. Harvey who is a fisherman. He taught them how to row
a boat and took them out to sea where he instructed them on how to fish
responsibly with fish pots. He also took them out to do moonlight
fishing and conch diving.
BIG POND
BEAUTIFICATION AND PARK PROJECT, CARRIACOU
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Bay a Leau Development
Committee
The aim of the overall project, of
which this Miniproject was a part, is the establishment of a nature
conservation site around Big Pond in Bay a Leau, Carriacou. Trees were
planted around the pond, and two gazebos and two double back benches
were constructed. The organization deemed the exercise a success as
adults and youths took pride in participating especially in the tree
planting. The area has been enhanced with the trees and can be used for
relaxation by community members.
JEFF GREGG
DRAIN REHABILITATION PROJECT, BEQUIA
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Students and teachers of the youth
group and volunteers from the community participated in cleaning the
debris from the area and publicising the results in the national papers.
The participants constructed debris traps at both ends of the culvert.
The steel mesh trapped solid waste which was collected and disposed of
through the Solid Waste Management Unit. The students also collected
water samples to test for coliform bacteria. The samples showed that the
bacteria were present at the site.
This
project also placed garbage bins and benches made of crushed/discarded
bottles collected at the site. There has being a continuous public
awareness campaign on the importance of proper garbage disposal and
fishermen were educated on matters concerning the protection of their
marine environment.
BEQUIA
HARBOUR AND BEACHES CLEANUP AND ENHANCEMENT
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Bequia Tourism Association, Port
Elizabeth, Bequia
This project is to
improve the appearance of Bequia’s wharf area, waterfront and adjacent
beaches. It aims to control pollution of bays, harbours, reefs etc. by
providing other means of waste disposal than dumping on the beaches and
in the sea. The project will involve:
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Clean-up of Port Elizabeth Harbour
area and the two most neglected beaches Princess Margaret beach on
the leeward side, and Hope Beach on the Windward side. 
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Planting palm trees along the coast
of the beaches. Clearing of Pathway from Belmont to Princess
Margaret Beach and from Lower Bay to Princess Margaret Beach.
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Installing of litterbins made by
Bequia Community High School in their cement and recycled glass
project--- on Harbour Beach, Princess Margaret Beach, Lower Bay
Beach and friendship Beach
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Signage
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Arranging to have regular collection and proper disposal by either
the Beach Attendants on those Beaches that have, or community
volunteers where there are no Beach Attendants.
REVITALIZATION OF THE
SAILING TRADITION
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Canouan Sailing Club
The
Sailing Tradition in Grenadines has been slowly stagnating; no longer
are the men of the grenadines totally dependent on the sea for
subsistence, other employment avenues have availed themselves hence
sailing is now only considered for mere recreational purposes. This
project will seek to encourage sailing amongst the youth by providing
incentives and so preserve the longevity of the sailing tradition. The
project will involve:
ESPLANADE DEVELOPMENT & BEAUTIFICATION
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Dover Government School, Carriacou
This
project will enhance the water front of the Hillsborough town thereby
making the beach front more user friendly while creating a friendly
environment for social activities. The project will involve the;
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Provision of a facility on the beach front to meet the needs of the
locals and tourists using the beach
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To
develop and enhance nautical activities on the island of Carriacou
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To
encourage visitors to watch and participate in regatta activities in
comfort and convenience.
PARADISE BEACH DEVELOPMENT & ENHANCEMENT
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L’Esterre South Striders Social Club, Carriacou
The
project will provide facilities for the multiple users of the most
commonly used beach on the island of Carriacou and enhance the beach by
the planting of trees. The project will:
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Provide a modern facility on the
beach to meet the needs of the locals and tourists using the beach.
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Enhance the tourism product by
developing the infrastructure and making the area more user
friendly.
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Strengthen the sustainable tourism
product offered in Carriacou.
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Create a facility to accommodate spectator needs for viewing and
socialising during major events such as regattas.
VILLAGES/ISLAND
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Petite Martinique Catholic Youth Movement and the Petite Martinique
Women’s Organisation
The
project is aimed at enhancing the physical appearance of Petite
Martinique and will provide visitors to the island with the names and
information on the villages, the island and on areas of historical
importance. This project will;
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enhance the tourism product on the
island
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enable visitors and locals alike
identify the villages and significant places on the island
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inform the public and visitors of the basic facts of our island
DIABLO BEACH ENHANCEMENT
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Union Island Environmental Attackers, Clifton, Union Island
Union Island is visited by thousands of
tourists annually. One of the goals of this group is to make the
beautiful beaches more attractive for the tourists as well as the
locals. This project will focus on the Diablo Beach in Clifton and will
involve:
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A beach clean-up competition in
October and November 2006
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Posting of signage to deter
littering
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Erection of a beach umbrella for all visitors to the Diablo Beach
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