In the village of La Lune, as pipe borne water has become unavailable, the only running water is the slow moving current of the River of the Moon. This river, whose unusual moon rocks give the village its name, is a beautiful natural setting that also provides for the everyday water needs of villagers. The river, therefore, is the life of the village, toted in buckets and barrels up the hill to villagers' houses. Yet blockage from ruined bridges and the stresses of everyday use have threatened the ecological integrity of the River of the Moon, and with it, the well being of the villagers who depend upon it. River of the Moon Guardians is a not-for-profit community organization dedicated to restoring and sustaining this important watercourse. Fundamental needs include:
- rubbish bins or (NP) barrels.
- tools such as shovels, sledge, wheelbarrows, pick axes and rakes.
- benches, tables, and toilet facilities (portable at first).
- monetary grants, to cover costs for transportation, building materials, meetings and workshops, and signage.
- volunteers, to provide manual labour on the river, to run workshops, and to seek sponsorship and support. River of the Moon Guardians is seeking sponsorship and assistance from any individuals, businesses or government agencies willing to support this initiative. It is imperative that the degradation of this unique and essential watershed be halted so that future generations will also be able to benefit from the River of the Moon. All sponsorship and donations will be accounted for by River of the Moon Guardians, and annual progress reports provided to supporters. Please direct correspondence to:
Noriga Granger
(868) 305 5492
[email protected]
