PUERTO VALLARTA (PVDN) – Monday saw beaches in Puerto Vallarta thronged not just by sun-seekers but also by scores of volunteers. Marking International Beach Cleanup Day, dozens from various walks of life – including municipal agencies, businesses, educational institutions, and even tourists – heeded the municipal government’s call to arms.
Under the stewardship of Professor Luis Alberto Michel Rodríguez, the city’s mayor, the collective efforts saw a myriad of pollutants – from plastics, corks, plastic caps to cigarette butts – removed from the pristine sands.
The precursor to this day of action occurred at Playa de Oro, where it was underscored that such a drive is organized every third weekend of September. Representing Mayor Rodríguez, Councilor Sara Mosqueda Torres, the head of the Public Safety and Traffic Building Commission, conveyed the profound implications of the event. “This is more than just a cleanup,” she said. “It’s a resonating message that we in Puerto Vallarta are committed to the environment’s welfare, to its present and future.”
International Beach Cleanup Day serves as a wake-up call, reminding everyone of our shared responsibility for our planet’s health. Emphasizing collective action, Councilor Torres said, “When government, citizens, and private enterprises unite, we exemplify what’s achievable. Every piece of trash we collect today nudges us toward a cleaner future. Let’s always remember the 3 A’s: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle while nurturing the younger generation’s environmental consciousness.”
Maritza Arely Flores Sevilla, Deputy Director of the Environment, highlighted the city’s tourist appeal and the importance of maintaining its natural allure. She called for conscientious practices like proper trash disposal methods and eco-friendly sunscreens.
Adriana Guzmán Jiménez, Director of Urban Development and Environment, underscored the broader implications. “All waste we thoughtlessly discard can find its way to the sea, jeopardizing both nature and the economic vitality of our tourism-driven city,” she warned. “Every pollutant affects the fauna – from fish to fowl.” Expressing hope, she added, “May such cleanup events become so common that, year after year, there’s less trash to pick up.”
Jiménez further noted that such cleanups are not confined to Puerto Vallarta but resonate across 120 countries. Besides Playa de Oro, the cleanup drives extended to beaches like Holi, Los Tules, Flamingos, Camarones, and Los Muertos. The presence of other municipal officials further amplified the day’s significance.
With efforts like these, Puerto Vallarta stands as a beacon for tourism and a testament to what communal efforts can achieve in preserving the environment.
PUERTO VALLARTA (PVDN) - Monday saw beaches in Puerto Vallarta thronged not just by sun-seekers but also by scores of volunteers. Marking International Beach . . .
