Environmentally-minded neighbors denounce that a group of invaders in Hato Nuevo have been filling wetlands and ravines near the Haina-Manoguayabo River with trash and debris. This action further exacerbates the pollution affecting the river, a vital water resource for communities within its 564.15 square kilometer basin.
The Dominican Republic, a signatory to the Ramsar international treaty promoting wetland conservation and sustainable use, faces a stark contradiction with the destruction of these essential ecosystems. Wetlands are crucial for biodiversity and environmental balance, acting as climate regulators, carbon sinks, and natural sponges that prevent flooding.
According to the Verdor magazine of the Academy of Sciences of the Dominican Republic, the country has 6,561.17 square kilometers of wetlands, representing 13.5% of its territory...
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