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DCWD celebrates local Earth Day with customers
 

As a government agency providing water service, the Davao City Water District popularized April 22, International Earth Day among its paying customers in Bajada and Matina offices.


The DCWD locally celebrated Earth Day by setting up information trivia on environment wherein various information education communication materials on water conservation and watershed rehabilitation were given to the walk – in customers last April 22, 2009.


This activity has been done by the office for years to concentrate the campaign to its customers who are stakeholders of environmental protection.

“Each of us is stakeholder of environment and is called to play an active role in rebuilding the Earth. One cannot dissociate himself from this universal concern for no one exists without the environment. Thus, let us do our

 


An informed child. Environmental protection is an intergenerational responsibility. This is the info campaign of DCWD during its local Earth Day celebration.

own little share in reshaping the Earth. We can still make this planet green so long as we stand committed to the cause of environmental stewardship. Our common challenge is to make Earth Day a day – to – day celebration and a lifestyle”, said DCWD general manager Rodora N. Gamboa.

In relation, DCWD is inviting interested parties to join in its watershed rehabilitation efforts through its Adopt-A-Site Project in Malagos, Mt. Talomo-Lipadas and Tipolog – Tamugan watersheds. Likewise, DCWD calls everyone to join in its effort of water conservation and watershed protection by reporting street and water meter leaks and any acts of illegal water connection to the 24-hour Central Information Unit or complaints center  at 221-9412.
For queries regarding  the adopt - a - site project, one may call the DCWD - Environment and Watershed Protection Division at 221-9400 local 210.
Earth Day began in 1970 as a protest movement that has evolved into a global celebration of the environment and commitment to its protection. This year, said celebration marks its 39th year with the theme “Green Generation” highlighting efforts towards a carbon – free economy.
The history of Earth Day mirrors the growth of environmental awareness over the last three decades, and the legacy of Earth Day is the certain knowledge that the environment is a universal concern. (dcwd-jdpdb)
 
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