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Coastal Tourism: Taking collective action |
| What DLIST users say… “Above all, find solutions together and not offer problems!” |
 Reaching decision makers on the West Coast (South Africa) In October 2006, the Port Nolloth Museum addressed a letter to the DTEC Director expressing concern with off road vehicles destroying our beaches and dunes, pollution, dumping and littering, crayfish and shellfish poaching, illegal fireworks and other problems affecting the coast especially in the holiday season.
Go to the Strandlopers DLIST Discussions to read the letter. Emanating from the letter, a meeting was held in December 2006 with representatives from government, private sector, Police, etc. Read more about this on another Strandlopers DLIST Discussion. If you want to collaborate or find out more, contact Grazia de Beer at bedrock@icon.co.za.
Voicing concerns through the media in Elands Bay (South Africa) The announcement of a proposed quad bike competition in the dune area of Elands Bay has given rise to hot debate on DLIST, radio and the press.
Read more about the proposed event, potential detrimental effects from quad biking, and opinions from the tourism industry on this DLIST Discussion.
Download the news article which was in the Cape Argus in Jan 2007 about the proposed event in Elands Bay and then in Feb 2007 about the decision to move it to privately owned The Dunes at nearby Lambert's Bay.
 Discussing actions to take at Matzikama Municipality (South Africa) A multi-stakeholder meeting was held on 15 November 2006 at the Municipal Chambers of the Matzikama Municipality to discuss the impacts of off-road vehicles on the coast and solutions to the problem.
Read more about this meeting on the Strandlopers DLIST Discussion, or contact Suzanne du Plessis at kwela@intekom.co.za to find out more.
Reaching the higher political level in Walvis Bay (Namibia) The Municipality of Walvis Bay has drafted a document with recommendations to the Namibian Government on how to deal with off-road driving.
To find out more contact Kahepako Kakujaha at kkakujaha@walvisbaycc.org.na.
More? Send your ideas and material to admin@dlist-benguela.org
Negotiations are underway between DEAT and De Beers regarding the proposed Groen-Spoeg National Coastal Park. This area was seriously affected in the festive season in 2006. See more about the proposed part at http://www.hondeklipbay.co.za. If you have ideas or information about this proposed park write to admin@dlist-benguela.org.
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