Government activates environmental plan to tackle sargassum crisis

La Altagracia.- The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has initiated a broad environmental operation in the eastern Dominican Republic to address the growing presence of sargassum on its beaches. The effort, guided by Resolution No. 0046-2025 issued on July 10, aims to reduce the environmental, social, and economic impacts of this recurring natural phenomenon.

As part of the operation, technical brigades are inspecting current cleanup protocols, assessing environmental impacts, and identifying sustainable solutions. On July 11, the Ministry met with hotel representatives to outline new guidelines for the safe collection, containment, and disposal of sargassum. Hotels received formal permits valid for 10 days and were reminded that any resulting environmental damage is their responsibility.

Inspections have already been carried out at over 15 hotel properties between Uvero Alto and Cabeza de Toro. These evaluations help determine which hotels can manage temporary sargassum collection points and which must rely on government-approved disposal sites.