My grandfather would routinely remove debris from the water’s surface and unclog the outlet as part of maintenance for ensuring an unrestricted flow of surface water, which would later be treated and stored by the water utility. This impressed upon me the value of environmental protection and conservation for supporting vibrant ecosystems and keeping good surface water quality.
Many years later, I undertook university studies in Microbiology and Water Resources Management; with my postgraduate research in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene within the west coast village of Anse la Raye. During my first year at the Water Resources Management Agency (WRMA), I coordinated the consultancy to develop a draft National Wastewater Policy and Strategic Plan. My stint as a Field Scientist made me aware of the many threats of point and non-point sources of pollution to water bodies island-wide. Therefore, in my current capacity as the Water Resource Specialist, I am delighted to serve as the National Focal Point for the GEF-CReW+ project, as my previous experiences have given me a bird’s-eye view of the wastewater sector. Read more on IW: LEARN
