Activities

Strengthen effective public participation in existing structures aimed at protecting water bodies (Catchment Forums, Protected Area Advisory Committees, Community Forums etc)
Share information and provide a platform for communication and informed comment on water quality related issues.
Encourage responsible officials to deliver on their mandate and hold them accountable for their lack of action through existing legislation and mechanisms using existing legal structures.

Engage with policy makers in stakeholder forums, private meetings and communications.

Inform the public about water and sanitation issues.

Promote science based findings reporting through the media so as to increase understanding and awareness around the dangers of contaminants in water and related safety matters.

Communications

RethinkTheStink will continue to share factual information on social media eg Facebook, twitter, and the press aimed at raising awareness and informing the public.
RethinkTheStink will share current problems being experienced, the progress and outcomes of any investigations as well as details of engagements with relevant authorities on social media.
RethinkTheStink will continue to respond to requests for comment from the press, radio and television on related issues.
RethinkTheStink will engage with relevant officials via email and meetings in a mutually respectful and professional manner aimed at joint problem solving.