Dedicated work: Volunteers rake up invasive weeds and trash that boating and canoe club members have dragged onto the banks of Wemerpan. Photo: Madison Bannon
A diverse group of volunteers, including boat enthusiasts and local residents, have been working tirelessly to clean up the historic pans.
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Tags: agri-environment, community action, community resilience, environmental issues, historic buildings, invasive species, Johannesburg, community conservation, mining contamination, pollution, public parks, recreational activities, boat clubs, sustainable practices, green guardians, urban development, urban ecology, urban regeneration, volunteering, water management, water quality, Wema Pan