Estuary Care
About us
An Overview
Who are we?
We care for our Estuaries
– the heart of our community
Our Mission
The Boesmans–Kariega Estuary Care Forum (Estuary Care) is a non-profit organization registered as a Public Benefit Organization in terms of Section 18A of the Income Tax Act. We are a voluntary group dedicated to actively caring for this beautiful part of the environment, with its magnificent estuaries and natural surroundings. Guided by basic conservation principles, we are committed to making a difference in our community.
Our Environment
The Estuary Care environment encompasses the Kariega Estuary and the Bushmans Estuary, as well as their river systems from their sources to the sea, including the adjacent coastal areas. Our estuaries are two of the nine estuaries within the Ndlambe Municipal region.
Biodiversity and Conservation
The Kariega and Bushmans estuaries provide vital habitats for many types of fish, birds, mammals, crustaceans, and diverse flora and fauna. The Albany Thicket is a unique biome that is irreplaceable and needs the protection that we as humans can provide. Equally, the critically endangered Pipefish (Syngnathus watermeyeri) relies on our efforts for survival.
Our Goals
Our goal is to manage these unique assets for the benefit of our local community and to promote tourism based on the sustainable use of natural resources.
What we do
Work with the Municipality in our joint efforts to care for and manage our estuaries and their environment.
Work with the Municipality to help deal with water and sewage matters pro-actively.
Initiate maintenance, repairs and upgrading work for the authorised jetties, slipways, towpaths and paths and clean up after storm damage.
Clear alien vegetation.
Estuary Care is a ready conduit for academics and specialists in this field and we are able, not only to be guided by these specialists, but also to link these specialists with our Municipality and other organisations which strive for the care and protection of our beautiful environment and all its nature that it holds.