The Portland Bight has a rich ecological history too, and an array of unique natural resources like Salt River (the island’s only saltwater river). So while it is the largest protected area in the country, what makes the Bight’s protected area special is its intimate connection and commitment to the local community. On World Wetlands Day, February 2, 2011, the foundation, along with community members, launched a replanting project. “Here in Salt River, we have a couple of people who are bee farmers. Still, it’s not only police enforcement that has kept the area protected; an increase in public education plays its own role.