16.08.2023
“Climb to a clean Bothnian Bay” - The Mayor and the Mayor encourage participation in the Baltic Sea Day in cooperation in cooperation with their example
This year not only talks about the Baltic Sea, but the Regional Director of the Regional Assembly of Oulu Region Markus Erkkilä the Mayor of Oulu Seppo Määttä Trust the power of the example. Published today, Wednesday, August 16th video they themselves dive into the sea in Nallikari, Oulu, and hope that others will follow their example on the Baltic Sea Day at the end of August.
– A good cause requires not only knowledge and speech, but also deeds, Markus Erkkilä and Seppo Määttä state.
At the same time, Markus Erkkilä and Seppo Määttä are challenging decision-makers and stakeholders in the area, as well as residents and residents. You can participate either by taking a dip in the sea or by doing a small act for the benefit of the Baltic Sea. Participants are encouraged to share their own good deed or dip in social media accounts. Two hashtags of the event can be attached to the publications: #Baltic Sea Day and #salvage sea.
– Actions in favour of the Baltic Sea can also be small and easy to adapt to everyday life. For example, collecting litter from the beach before going swimming is a model for participating, Markus Erkkilä points out.
The Baltic Sea plays a key role in the operations of the City of Oulu and the Regional Assembly of Oulu Region. The Regional Assembly of Oulu Region is the coordinator of the tourism policy area of the European Union's Baltic Sea Strategy together in cooperation with the Pomorski region of Poland. The strategy emphasises the responsibility of tourism to protect the Baltic Sea. The City of Oulu has launched the Save the Bothnian Bay campaign as part of the Baltic Sea Day. The Bothnian Bay is still quite clean compared to the rest of the Baltic Sea, and Seppo Määttä hopes that this will also be the case in the future.
– The Bay of Bothnia and its effects are reflected in the history and future prospects of Oulu, not only through its economic impact, but also through its natural experiences. In few large cities, for example, you can fish for salmon in the centre of the city. We want this to be possible for future generations, he said.
The Baltic Sea Day is initiated by the John Nurminen Foundation, an annual celebration to celebrate the sea. It is celebrated annually on 31 August. The aim is to inspire people to enjoy the cosy Baltic Sea and to make concrete actions and promises for its benefit. At the same time, we will increase knowledge of the diverse nature, culture and history of the sea.
