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River, Estuary, and Coastal Pollution in Mossel Bay

Safeguard rivers and estuaries for a thriving Mossel Bay

Summary of the Issue

Illegal land occupation places strain on services, infrastructure, and lawful development processes.

History

Unlawful occupation creates immediate service demands while bypassing planning and zoning frameworks.

Causes

Weak enforcement; housing shortages; delayed intervention; lack of coordinated land management.

Stakeholders

Residents, tourists, environmental groups, fisheries, municipal environmental planners

Water quality reports; estuary monitoring; pollution incident logs

The Ratepayer

Loss of recreational areas, health risks, decreased property attractiveness

The Muncipality

Increased remediation and monitoring costs; reputational exposure

Mossel Bay In General

Ecosystem degradation impacting tourism, fisheries, and community well-being

Strengthen environmental regulation enforcement; implement restoration programmes; monitor pollution

Documenting pollution trends, liaising with municipal environmental teams, advocating for stronger oversight

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