Maracas Valley
Maracas Valley is a valley in
Maracas valley is part of the biodiverse Northern Range mountain range. The region was once inhabited by the Amerindians. There is a rock outcrop that features petroglyphs created by the valley's earliest inhabitants. Historically, the Maracas valley had often attracted many settlers, due to its cool climate and well-watered soil. Cocoa and coffee plantations were established.[1] During the peak of the Great Depression, the valley's agrarian society supported the nation's economy, which was based on agriculture at that time.
The valley is home to the nation's tallest waterfall, Maracas Falls, which towers over the valley with a height of 91.5 meters (300 ft) and is the source of the Maracas River, which provides water for the surrounding communities. It is also the location of the main campus for the Seventh Day Adventist
Conservation efforts
The Maracas Valley Action Committee (MVAC) was formed in 2002 due to resident concerns about slash-and-burn farming damaging the valley.[3] Residents have protested the opening of a quarry in the valley due to concerns of deforestation, water pollution, and habitat destruction for birds and wildlife.[4]
References
- ^ "Tobago Gold bottles Carnival spirit, delights the world". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. 2022-03-02. Retrieved 2022-05-13.
- ^ "In Trinidad, Adventist University Dedicates New Auditorium and School of Nursing | Adventist Review". adventistreview.org. 2021-07-24. Retrieved 2022-05-13.
- ^ "Maracas Valley Action Committee". Cari-Bois Environmental News Network. Retrieved 2022-05-13.
- ^ "Community in Trinidad says 'No' to quarry operator targeting area's last untouched watershed". Global Voices. 2021-02-27. Retrieved 2022-05-13.