The Parham Alliance Beautification and Revitalization Organisation (PABRO) has installed surveillance cameras at Byams Wharf as part of an ongoing conservation project aimed at protecting the area’s environmentally important wetland.

The cameras, which were installed over the weekend, will be used to monitor the area and deter illegal dumping, a practice that threatens the wetland and its surrounding ecosystem.

PABRO purchased the surveillance equipment and covered the cost of its installation, demonstrating the organisation’s commitment to preserving and revitalising the Parham community.

PABRO Public Relations Officer Stallone Gardner said protecting the wetland is particularly important because it serves as a habitat for mangroves and other forms of plant and animal life.

Mangroves play a critical role in coastal ecosystems by providing habitats for wildlife, supporting marine life, reducing coastal erosion and helping to protect communities from storm surges and flooding.

The cameras are expected to strengthen monitoring at Byams Wharf and help identify individuals who illegally dispose of garbage and other waste in the area.

PABRO is also hoping the initiative will encourage greater community responsibility and remind residents and visitors that protecting the wetland requires the cooperation of everyone.

The wider conservation project is funded by the Antigua and Barbuda Environment Foundation. It forms part of PABRO’s continuing efforts to improve the appearance of the Parham community while safeguarding its natural resources.

The organisation is urging members of the public to dispose of waste responsibly and support its efforts to preserve Byams Wharf for future generations.