Unique Essequibo Lakes should receive special environmental protection
The four natural Essequibo lakes, known as Tapakuma, Mainstay, Capoey, and Ikuraka, possess unique ecology and geomorphology. Because natural lakes are rare in the Amazon-Orinoco-Guiana region, there is a call for special environmental protection for these sites. This protection would ensure that tourism and recreation activities are managed sustainably. The goal is to preserve the environment of these specific water bodies.
Dear Editor, Because the geomorphology and ecology of the four natural Essequibo lakes (Tapakuma, Mainstay, Capoey and Ikuraka) are unique in many ways, the environment of these lakes should be protected to ensure developments, including recreation and tourism activities are performed sustainably. Natural lakes in the Amazon-Orinoco-Guiana region are rare, and most natural lakes elsewhere […] The post Unique Essequibo Lakes should receive special environmental protection appeared first on Kaieteur News .