On Monday, in this blog post here, I talked a little about my thoughts after a year of helping to look after the Water of Leith, a wonderful river in Edinburgh.
Rabbits Guy left these questions in the comments box and I thought they were worth answering in a separate post here: 1. Do you believe your efforts are worthwhile?
Yes! Although I complain about the rubbish and the dog poop, the area does look pretty tidy for an urban river. There are a lot of volunteers who patrol the river or who get together for occasional big clean ups and we do make a real difference. Also the wildlife information that some of us record is really valuable for the Water of Leith Conservation Trust and the Local Biological Records Centre to monitor the state of local wildlife.
2. How do you report pollution?
If I see a pollution incident I need to report it directly to Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) who have a water pollution hotline. Luckily I haven't needed to do this.
I'm delighted to feature in an interview over on Caroline Gill's blog here. She asked me some excellent questions, hope you enjoy my answers!
beautiful photos. glad you've not had to call the water pollution hotline.
ReplyDeletei just came from reading your interview at Caroline's blog. it was personal and professional.
have a great day/ weekend.
Wonderful post!
ReplyDeleteI hope to have the opportunity to visit this beautiful place some day!
Hugs
Léia - Bonjour Luxembourg
That IS beautiful.
ReplyDeleteVery peaceful, thanks for sharing Juliet:)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous reflections! I always love the watery ones!! And these are perfect! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Juliet!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
Having a hotline is a really good idea, I don't think it exists here. Your shots are so wonderful. I thought 2010 would be the year I'd make it to Scotland again, but unfortunately I might still have to wait to go in search of the Water of Leith.
ReplyDeleteIt is sometimes easy to be discouraged, but any effort is worthwhile to someone or something at some point. I really believe that.
ReplyDeleteI believe your efforts are worthwhile too - what was it that mother tresea said about we are drops in the ocean...?
ReplyDeleteThey are glorious photographs. That beauty must make the effort worthwhile.
ReplyDeletegood work you do volunteering; great photos
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gillena
lovely - a double dose of reflecting - I saw a heron yesterday but didn't try to photograph it.
ReplyDeleteThis is certainly commendable work that requires considerable and, unfortunately, continual effort, if my observations about local polluters may be applied. A beautiful place. Thanks to the efforts of you and others who care.
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous photos of the Leith river! Great reflections!
ReplyDeleteExcellent interview with timely pieces of advice. You set a shining example Juliet with your efforts to lessen man's imprint on this delightful planet - would that more followed your lead.
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