# Dominican Republic water resource and mining concerns > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-water-resource-and-mining-concerns > Updated: 2026-08-13T20:32:44.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. 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. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-13: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-republic-authorities-monitor-reservoir-levels-and-weather ### 2026-07-21: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-republic-mining-report-flags-water-risks-in-cordillera-septentrional --- Cite as: Dominican Republic water resource and mining concerns. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-water-resource-and-mining-concerns