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Last Updated: Feb 6, 2017 - 2:32:04 PM |
Blue Water Project Goes to Grand Bahama
The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) and Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) have teamed up to increase water conservation awareness in The Bahamas through RBC’s Blue Water Project. As a part of the Blue Water Project, the BNT is in Grand Bahama this week speaking to schools, community groups, BNT members and the general public about the importance of water conservation. The final segment of the week of work will be an information booth at Solomon’s in Lucaya 5-8pm on Friday to end their week of water conservation activities with public outreach and special giveaways. Pictured is BNT Education Officer, Scott Johnson giving a water conservation presentation at Freeport Gospel Chapel School. (Photo courtesy of Derek Carroll)
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Freeport, Bahamas - The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) and Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) have teamed up to increase water conservation awareness in The Bahamas through RBC’s Blue Water Project.
As a part of the Blue Water Project, the BNT is in Grand Bahama this week speaking to schools, community groups, BNT members and the general public about the importance of water conservation.
The final segment of the week of work will be an information booth at Solomon’s in Lucaya 5-8pm on Friday to end their week of water conservation activities with public outreach and special giveaways. All who visit the BNT booth at the store will be able to learn about the importance of water conservation and get an opportunity to sign the water conservation pledge. By signing the pledge, you can be rewarded with special prizes including key chains and water bottles thanks to RBC’s Blue Water Project.
The RBC Blue Water Project is a wide-ranging program dedicated to protecting the world’s most precious natural resource: fresh water. It also seeks to promote responsible water use by reducing the intensity of the bank’s own water footprint, and encourages the growth of water businesses.
In 2011 the BNT received a $300,000 Blue Water grant to fund a collaborative project with The Nature Conservancy aimed at reducing threats to sensitive natural areas and increasing community stewardship of watersheds and water resources. The project includes training for park managers and guides, a water conservation programme for schools, and development of a database of freshwater resources and threats.
The BNT traveled to Abaco in November educating over 450 adults and students on fresh water in The Bahamas while providing water conservation tips that can be used every day. According to Portia Sweeting, BNT Director of Education, “When it comes to conserving water, small adjustments can have a big impact. We want the students to feel like they are making a difference when it comes to water conservation in The Bahamas by taking shorter showers and turning off the water when they brush their teeth.”
RBC employees also participated in the Grand Bahama Blue Water Week with a special exhibit being in place at RBC and employees receiving a special lecture on water conservation. The BNT also organized a Public Lecture on Water at the Rand Nature Centre as well as speaking to the Kiwanis Clubs of Freeport and Eight Mile Rock.
Schools visited on Grand Bahama included Hugh Campbell, Mary Star of the Sea, Holmes Rock Primary, Bartlett Hill Primary, Lewis Yard Primary, Jack Hayward High School, Bishop Michael Eldon and Freeport Gospel Chapel School.
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