"Save Bimini Island from Destructive Development:"
To the Hon. Kenred Dorsett (Minister of the
Environment),
The Hon. Obie Wilchcombe (Minister of Tourism, and
Member of Parliament for Bimini),
and The Hon. V. Alfred Gray (Minister of Agriculture
and Marine Resources,
Dear Sirs,
Like all of the Bahamas, the islands of Bimini are
intrinsically defined by the water that surrounds them. Not only has the water
shaped and molded the islands themselves, but it has also defined the
experience of those that visit these islands, as well as those that call the
Bahamas their home. For everyone that loves little Bimini, their affection for
its stunning blue water is at the base of their affinity for these precious
'Islands in the Stream.'
Bimini's impressive tourism industry has always
revolved around the water. Big game fishing, SCUBA diving, boating, sailing,
bone fishing, snorkeling, kayaking, and a variety of wildlife encounters all
contribute to the island's flourishing eco-tourism industry.
In order to preserve this industry, and improve upon
it going forward, I call on you to act strongly and swiftly regarding two
important proposals.
First, I urge you to finalize the full protections for
the North Bimini Marine Reserve. Bimini's inshore ecosystems are the foundation
for the entire Tourism Industry on the island, and every individual and
business will benefit from this Reserve being formally protected.
Second, I plead with you to ensure that the absurdly
ill-conceived idea of creating a cruise ship terminal on Bimini's western shore
never becomes a reality. The damage that this would have on Bimini's coral reefs
would be catastrophic, and that would only be the beginning. The dredging and
damage required for such a project could permanently deteriorate the very thing
that everyone loves most about Bimini, the amazing blue waters.
Bimini's tourism industry has been growing in recent
years, while other islands in the Bahamas have not had the same good fortune.
Please keep in mind that everyone who has ever come to Bimini came for what the
island already offers; Extraordinarily blue water, exotic wildlife, beautiful
beaches, thriving fisheries, vibrant coral reefs, friendly locals, and an
escape for the generic, over-developed landscape found elsewhere in the
region.
Protecting and improving upon Bimini's ecological
health and beauty is truly in the best interests of the island's economy, its
people, and all those who cherish their time there.
Please help us ensure a bright, blue future for
Bimini.
Respectfully yours,
(YOUR NAME AND CONTACT INFO - NO ANONYMOUS LETTERS PLEASE )
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