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Dominican Republic water resource and mining concerns

Overview

In the Dominican Republic, environmental and water management concerns have emerged regarding resource stability and protection.

A baseline study by the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo and the Academy of Sciences identified potential risks associated with three metallic-mining concessions in the Cordillera Septentrional. The report, covering approximately 14,431 hectares, highlights threats to watershed headwaters, water-supply systems, and local communities, citing hazards such as acid-rock drainage and seismic threats from the Septentrional Fault.

Concurrently, national authorities are managing water availability due to a meteorological drought following a precipitation deficit between May and July. The Dam and Reservoir Operation Committee (COPRE) is monitoring reservoir levels and weather disturbances, including a potential tropical storm, to manage resources effectively amidst shifting weather patterns and El Niño influences.

Entities

Instituto Nacional de Recursos Hidráulicos · Dominican Republic · Empresa de Generación Hidroeléctrica Dominicana · Instituto Dominicano de Meteorología · Comité de Operación de Presas y Embalses

Timeline

  1. 29 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Dominican Republic authorities monitor reservoir levels and weather

    Dominican authorities are monitoring reservoir levels and weather patterns to manage water resources amid drought conditions and the potential impact of Tropical Storm Dolly.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Dominican Republic mining report flags water risks in Cordillera Septentrional

    UASU‑Domingo and the Dominican Academy released a 14,431‑ha mining baseline for the Cordillera Septentrional, warning of water‑source impacts and geological hazards.

Sources

calle56.com · elnuevodiario.com.do