Dominica and the rest of the world celebrated World Water Day yesterday under theme ‘Water & Wastewater’

​Dominica joined the rest of the world yesterday in celebrating World Water Day, which is celebrated annually on 22nd March, under the theme “Water and Wastewater”.
 
 According to a release, the Government of Dominica has implemented extensive legislation pertaining to sustainable management and conservation of its forest and fresh water resources. Dominica’s protected area system consist of National Parks and Forest Reserves including: Morne Trois Pitons National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site - 16,898 acres); Cabrits National Park (13,313 ac); Morne Diablotin National Park (8,242 acres); Northern Forest Reserve (13,528 acres); and Central Forest Reserve (1,013 acres).
 
Dominica’s fresh water resources are being utilized for a variety of reasons, including production of portable water, tourism development, hydroelectricity and industrial production, cultivation of crops, habitats for various species of wildlife, proper sanitation and hygiene. Hence, the need for prudent management of this vital renewable resource, in order to ensure its availability for use by future generations.
 
The Forestry, Wildlife and National Parks Division is sought to encourage Dominica’s citizens, to join the rest of the international community in observing World Water Day 2017.