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Nature Foundation Requests Clarification on Alleged Illegal Sand Dumping on Maho Beach.

mahosanddumping27112015PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten Nature Foundation has sent official letters of complaint to various stakeholders within Government and the Private Sector seeking clarification regarding the dumping of Sand on Maho Beach; “We have received complaints and have investigated what is apparently an incident of illegally dumped sand on Maho Beach,” commented Tadzio Bervoets of the Nature Foundation. “A significant amount of sand, and this is sand of very poor quality mixed with top soil and definitely not white sand, was dumped on Maho Bay next to Sunset Bar and Grill. When we made enquiries there apparently were no permits issued nor was the Nature Foundation consulted on the feasibility of dumping sand there. If it turns out to be indeed a case were sand has been dumped illegally this is an unfortunate example of a total disregard for laws or ecological concerns that the dumping of the sand may have. There are some coral right outside the bay which could be seriously damaged when this sand gets washed away and sand of a poorer quality can have health effects on the people using it. The sand will also result in very poor water quality at the beach which is an adverse tourism effect and contrary to what Sint Maarten would want to market itself as in terms of a tourist destination,” concluded Bervoets.

IN the letter the Nature Foundation has requested an explanation on the procedure which was used for the dumping of sand and for copies of the necessary permits required. The Nature Foundation once again reiterates the urgent need for legislation to be put in place which protects beaches not only as natural habitat but also for the benefit of residents and visitors alike.

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