The Sustainable Grenadines Incorporated (SUSGREN), said it is working on a project to have a water cistern constructed on the Grenadine island of Union Island.
A cistern is essentially a covered tank usually made out of concrete, galvanized metal, fiberglass or polyethylene for storing water.
Rainwater is collected from a catchment area such as a rooftop and channeled through gutters and collection pipes into the cistern.
Executive Director of SUSGREN, Orisha Joseph said the program will be funded under a two-part project with the Inter-American Foundation (IAF).
She said the second phase of the project will be the establishment of a plant and mangrove nursery.
Miss Joseph said the construction of the water cistern and the establishment of the plant and mangrove nursery will both play a great role in future times of disaster and conservation and environmental protection efforts.
SUSGREN is a trans-boundary Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), which operates between St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada, and focusses on issues of marine protection, conservation and stewardship of the environment.
You must be logged in to post a comment.