Hoy writes that 60% of the funds for the Ministry of Environment’s 11 projects scheduled for this year will come from foreign donors. The projects have a total cost of RD$435,2676,262 of which RD$272,829,529 will be of foreign origin. The Yaque del Norte river basin project will receive the bulk of funds with an investment of RD$214,021,511. The Ecotourism Strategic Plan will be receiving RD$52,500,000 and various ministry offices around the country will get RD$36,400,000. Other projects due for funds will be the Haitises National Park and the Bavaro Lagoon recovery project.