Category: Environmental Service

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Coast Guards: A Step Towards Environmental Conservation

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In November, the Environmental Service Avenue of the Rotaract Club of the University of Colombo, Faculty of Arts, successfully conducted Coast Guards, its second project of the year. This impactful initiative was a collaborative effort with the Rotaract Club of the University of Kelaniya and the Rotaract Club of Colombo Uptown, focusing on tackling key environmental issues through meaningful action. The project was carried out in two significant phases: a beach cleanup and a donation of LKR 30,000 to a turtle hatchery. These efforts demonstrated the club's dedication to both environmental conservation and wildlife protection. The beach cleanup brought together enthusiastic volunteers committed to restoring the beauty of the coastline and combating marine pollution. Equipped with tools and a strong…

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Beach Cleanup: United for a Cleaner Coastline

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On the 28th of September, the Environmental Service Avenue of the Rotaract Club of the University of Colombo, Faculty of Arts, took a significant step towards environmental preservation by organizing a joint beach cleanup at Preetipura, Wattala. This initiative marked the first collaboration with the Rotaract Club of the University of Kelaniya, the Rotary Club, and the Rotaract Club of Colombo Uptown. Together, these groups worked to tackle the pressing issue of coastal pollution while promoting teamwork and sustainability. The beach cleanup brought together dedicated volunteers who rolled up their sleeves to remove plastic waste, discarded fishing gear, and other litter from the shoreline. This effort went beyond tidying the beach—it aimed to highlight the harmful effects of marine pollution…

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The plight of the Crow Island Beach

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Nestled in the north-west corner of Colombo city, in Modara—a location where one would scarcely expect it to be—is a once-beautiful stretch of sandy coastline with a fantastic view of the ocean. An area that could potentially rival Sri Lanka’s finest down-south beaches, without any of the travel hassle. By almost all counts, Crow Island Beach should be known by one and all. Yet, why is this beach seldom spoken of and, in fact, hardly even recognized? The sad truth is that, for all its potential charm, Crow Island Beach, in its theoretically fabulous locale, is overrun with trash. In an ideal world, being situated near the mouth of the Kelani River would make the area a picturesque natural haven—all…

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