By Leilanie G. Adriano
Staff reporter
Burgos, Ilocos Norte—In time for the April 22 celebration of
Earth Day, officials and residents of Barangay Poblacion in this town launched
a campaign to save Pusuak Spring, located about 300 meters from the town
proper.
“Pusuak" is an Ilokano
word which means a natural water fountain.
Over the years, the Pusuak
Spring has served as the lifeline for its residents, supplying clean and
potable water to local residents.
Amidst prolonged drought caused
by climate change in this northern part of Luzon, locals said the natural
spring never runs out of water.
During the summer season, a
number of residents gather in the area to wash clothes, swim or have a family
picnic.
In fact, the spring is the
main source of an on-going Department of Public Works and Highways water system
project worth PHP14 million.
With a swimming area
measuring 25 meters by 12 meters, Brgy. Poblacion chairperson Joegie Jimenez
said the local government here is promoting the site as an alternative tourist
destination.
But to ensure the Pusuak
Spring will remain for the next generations, Mr. Jimenez urged his constituents
to help nurture and maintain cleanliness in the area.
With the theme, “End plastic
pollution,” the barangay-initiated Earth Day celebration took place at the
Pusuak Spring on April 20, 2018 to further generate public awareness about
caring for the environment.
Among the highlights of the
activity include a posh walk for pusuak,
tree-planting, clean-up drive, symposium and the signing of covenant to help
save Pusuak Spring.
Barangay organizers also put up
signages to discourage littering.
A boodle fight, potluck style
culminated the activity.
Every year, Brgy. Poblacion here
regularly celebrates Earth Day, joining thousands worldwide to demonstrate
support for environmental protection.
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