Government reclaims 31.5 km of beaches from illegal businesses

Santo Domingo.- On Monday, President Luis Abinader delivered an overview of the government’s environmental conservation efforts in the Dominican Republic since 2020. The presentation took place during the weekly press briefing known as “LA Semanal.”

Highlighting key achievements, the president revealed that a significant restoration initiative had reclaimed 80,670 square meters in the coastal strip. This involved the strategic planting of 307,191 units of button mangrove, white mangrove, and sea grape.

Furthermore, the government successfully regained control of 31.5 kilometers of beaches that were previously encroached upon by illegal businesses. The coastal strip and river bank cleaning program, spanning 124 days, resulted in the cleansing of 2,236,000 square meters of beaches.

Tackling the issue of beach pollution, a substantial 1,447,234 pounds of waste were recovered from these areas. Additionally, recognizing the challenge posed by sargassum, a cabinet dedicated to combating this seaweed influx was established as part of the broader environmental conservation efforts.