EARTHCARE: Destruction of water table heinous
EARTHCARE Dedicated to Environmental Education P.O. Box F 40064 Freeport, Grand Bahama Island Bahamas
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15th August, 2008
Dear Editor:
I write in response to statements made by Christopher Anand of the Albany development reported on 14th August, 2008 as quoted in a local daily. Mr. Anand questioned the qualifications of the Director of reearth, Sam Duncombe.
First, let me start by giving you my qualifications. My degrees are in Environmental Technology and Oceanographic Technology. I have over 30 years of experience dealing with environmental issues affecting The Bahamas within a system that is for all intents and purposes corrupt.
I had the pleasure of meeting Sam Duncombe during the time environmentalists from all over the country were fighting to have the very destructive method of longline fishng banned in 1993.
I can tell you that her fervent commitment to protecting the Bahamian environment for future generations is genuine and unmatched. I fully support her in every cause that she takes on because I know that she researches every topic thoroughly and completely before making any statements to the press.
As Dr. Richard Cant was recently quoted as saying in the Tribune, ‘the marina and golf course will “undoubtedly destroy” the area… ‘when you dig any canal or marina or anything in a fresh water lens, you destroy it, so in that given area it will be destroyed,” meaning the fresh water lens will be impacted and will only produce salt water.
As to lining a marina or canal system, sir, once you cut into the substrate of an island the cut is final, there is no going back you will introduce saltwater intrusion. God only gave us land once. To be cutting and blasting and destroying freshwater lenses all for the benefit of a few at the expense of the many is heinous. Surely Mr. Tiger Woods can dock his megayacht at one of the fine facilities located in New Providence. Or if he wants it close to Albany, perhaps he should invest in an anchor and station his crew on board off shore. Oprah parks her yacht at a marina that has already been installed. Mr. Woods, take a tip from Oprah.
I could go on but the point is Mr. Anand, bear in mind, you are a guest here. You would not want to wear out your welcome before you move in. The children of this country are watching and they will remember when all is said and done at the end of the day.
Ecologically yours,
Gail Woon Founder EARTHCARE