6 Years and 11 Tons of Litter Removed By The Mosselbank River’s Rescuers

A Good Things Guy article

Finsantekraal, South Africa (01 April 2025) — The Mosselbank River and Valley-Bottom Wetlands in Fisantekraal are not obvious eco-boosters. Nestled between farmlands and urban settings, the areas play a significant role in the well-being of humans, animals and the climate through water regulation, food control and water purification.

Despite all the wetlands and the river being good for people, these natural treasures are no strangers to man-made problems, namely litter and alien vegetation species.

This is where wetlands warriors and river rescuers, the Mosselbank River Conservation Team, step up. Since 2019, volunteers have collected a staggering amount of litter from the river: over 11 tons! Thanks to their helping hands, the waste is successfully diverted from oceans, where it would undoubtedly degrade and cause even more problems

Read more about the article here: https://www.goodthingsguy.com/environment/6-years-11-tons-litter-removed-mosselbank-rivers-rescuers/