PENAMPANG. The 5th International World Water Day held here is to give wide knowledge to the young generation on the importance of caring for the environment and catchment as our source of water. Assemblywoman for Moyog Jenifer Lasimbang said this when opening the event held at Kampung Terawi River Jetty and Open Stage Saturday 23rd March 2019.
Holistic community program includes fun runs, zhumba exercises, fishing competition and colouring ompetition for young school children helps to achieve these goals, she said.
The Vetiver grass planted near the river bank has very deep roots up to 6 meters not only protect the banks from erosion but can also clean up the water, she said. At the same time the fibre from the grass can be woven into bags and hats so we are planting these for the future, she added
During the drought season, the Water Department has been sending clean water supply to remote villages which were previously relying on gravity. We are also looking into alternative source of supply such as ground water, therefore it is very important not to pollute the environment, she concluded.
Earlier, MPKK chairman David Kimkee thank the District Office for trusting the village to hold the event for the fifth time for community awareness of the importance of water as our source of life and as well as sponsors including Sabah Drone, Tritonics, telco and motor care companies. The theme for the celebration was " Leaving no one behind"
Meanwhile, deputy director of DID Miklin Ationg said the draft Rules and Regulation for the Water Catchment Protection Ordinance is currently being studied by the State Attorney while the Main Ordinance 1998 also needs to be amended to suit the additional Rules.
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River bank protection using rockface by Drainage and Irrigation seen from a Bamboo Raft ride on Putatan River outlet of Moyog river as part of flood mitigation project
