Gilão River Cleanups (Portugal)
Occasionally, Municipality of Tavira organized cleanup actions on the Gilão River in a 500m transect inside the city of Tavira. All cleanup actions are open to the public. These river cleanups are publicized in schools and groups of scouts to recruit volunteers. In 2012 about 100 people participated and collected 2 tonnes of litter (with the help of machinery from the municipality). These actions were recorded every year since 2004, except in 2008, 2009 and 2011.
Facts
| Place / Location |
Portugal Tavira |
|---|---|
| Commencement Date | Before 1997. However, the more recent campaigns occurred after 2004. |
| Duration | Every year except 2008, 2009 and 2011. |
| Theme | Mitigation, Awareness (Cross-cutting) |
| Type of Initiative | Practice/ Activity/ Action |
| Initiated by | Tavira Municipality |
| Involved Stakeholders | - General public |
| Funding/Financial Support | Tavira Municipality |
| Success Rate | Very Successful, as regards the cleaning of the site and awareness of participants about marine litter. |
| Case Study prepared by |
Isabel Palma Fundação da Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade Nova de Lisboa [Partner 15] |
| Submitted by |
Isabel Palma Fundação da Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade Nova de Lisboa [Partner 15] |
Available documentation and further information
http://espeleologia-neca.blogspot.pt/2011/01/campanhas-de-defesa-e-sensibilizacao.html
