By Beata Lockwood
Caribbean Net News Dominican Republic Correspondent
Email: beata@caribbeannetnews.com

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic: As a result of intense efforts by the respective Environmental Ministers of the Dominican Republic and Haiti, funding of almost US$3 million has been allocated by the European Union to assist the border areas of Jimini, which has the largest lakes of both countries.

This area was devastated in 2004, resulting in death and destruction from flooding and mudslides caused by much deforestation over the years by the inhabitants.

The Frontier Environmental Project is aimed at replanting forests, improving forest management, studying the possibility of wind energy and providing education for the residents on both sides of the border.

Both Ministers were on hand for the inauguration ceremony and said they are committed to furthering the goodwill of the two countries in environmental issues, especially in the border areas.