The Caura River Clean-Up Project, Trinidad & Tobago

Challenge: The Caura River, a popular recreational site, faced severe pollution due to littering and poor waste management practices.

Community Action: A local environmental group, with support from residents, initiated a clean-up campaign in 2018. Volunteers removed debris, organized awareness sessions on waste management, and installed waste bins along the riverbank.

Impact:

• Significant reduction in river pollution.

• Improved water quality and ecosystem restoration.

• Increased eco-tourism, contributing to the local economy.

• Long-term waste management policies were introduced by local authorities.

• The river is now featured on Adopt a River TT, with ongoing cleanup activities organized by community and student groups.