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September 15, 2007 - The Rotary Club of
Boracay joins the world in the celebration of the International
Coastal Clean Up Day. Being a tourist destination, it is of utmost
importance and great concern that the coastlines of the island are
kept pristine. When you get to the island, you will feel something
profound as you see the most breath taking sites, its cystalline blue
waters, abound with numerous caves and coves.
The group decided to concentrate
their efforts in the Bolabog Beach, located on the east coast of the
island, where most of the wind sports occur, since most of the groups
will clean the West Coast or the famous Long White Beach. Meeting up
early, armed with gloves and garbage bags, this group of
environmental warriors walk down the length of the Bolabog Beach
collecting over ten bags of candy wrappers, soda cans, plastic bags,
cigarette butts and condoms and diapers. Along the way, they
encourage onlookers to participate in the efforts to keep the beach
clean. There is still much to be done, as it will take more than one
day of cleaning to ensure that the beauty of our coast lines are
maintained. But each step in the right direction brings us closer to
our goal of achieving a cleaner world. |
