The Tribune

THE Grand Bahama branch of the Bahamas National Trust recently received a donation of hammers, gloves, shovels and other equipment from Bahama Rock, the Reef Ball Foundation, Paradise Cove and ES Caribbean.

“The BNT is appreciative of the tools donated through this partnership, which will significantly assist with ongoing work at the Rand Nature Centre and Lucayan National Park,” Lakeshia Anderson, Grand Bahama Parks Manager, said. “We certainly look forward to building this relationship with these partners, to advance further conservation work in Grand Bahama.”

Thanks to Bahama Rock’s donation volunteers were able to assist with preparing the reef balls for deployment into the water. Students from College of Bahamas (COB), the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) Rangers, St George’s Marine Conservation Group, and Lucaya International School were all a part of the initiative. While helping with the reef balls, the students participating all got a chance to learn about the importance of conservation and preservation of shorelines.

With the reef ball project coming to an end, a decision has been made to re-donate the items to the BNT for use with National Park maintenance on Grand Bahama. The donation was greatly appreciated by the BNT, as the supplies which were donated are a necessity when it comes to maintaining the parks.