Fitches Creek residents recently joined forces to remove three skips of bulk waste. The effort improved community cleanliness and environmental health.

The initiative was led by the EcoShores Sustainable Futures Network (ESFN), in partnership with West Magic Bins Plus and the Fitches Creek Residents Association (FCRA). Together, they organized the Bulk Waste Clean-Up.

Moreover, the clean-up supports the Building a Community Constituency for Conservation project, now in its final stages. Throughout the project, residents engaged in conservation activities, environmental education, and shared responsibility for local spaces.

Importantly, Fitches Creek lies within the North East Marine Management Area (NEMMA). The community plays a key role in protecting vital wetland ecosystems. These wetlands support species such as the West Indian whistling duck, herons, and other birds.

Ahead of World Wetlands Day 2026, residents highlighted the value of these habitats. Community efforts, including placing water lilies, have improved wetland health and water quality. Consequently, safer habitats now allow biodiversity to thrive.

Project Manager Britney McDonald emphasized the broader impact of the initiative. She said the clean-up goes beyond waste removal, reflecting pride, ownership, and environmental responsibility. As a result, biodiversity conservation is becoming a shared value in the community.

Additionally, the clean-up complements previous support from the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA). It strengthens national waste management goals through active community participation.

As the new year begins, McDonald highlighted the importance of collaboration. She said partnerships between the private sector, civil society, and communities achieve meaningful results. Residents and organizations like West Magic Bins Plus set a positive example for corporate social responsibility.

Furthermore, ESFN continues to promote sustainability and environmental empowerment across Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Its programs include the Volunteer Explorer Program, World Wetlands Day Awareness, Build Your Future, and Community Swim Program.

Through these initiatives, ESFN fosters innovative solutions to protect marine and coastal ecosystems. Its work spans Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Jamaica.

In conclusion, the Fitches Creek clean-up demonstrates what communities can achieve together. Residents are showing that protecting the environment is a shared responsibility.

For more information, visit www.ecosfn.com or follow @esfn_anu on Facebook and Instagram.

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