Executive Summary: Management Plan of the Special Planning Area of Pinones

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FEB 1989

MANAGEMENT PLAN OF THE SPECIAL
PLANNING AREA OF
PIRONES-VACIA TALEGA

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PUERTO RICO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
GRANT NO. NA-t37-AA-D-C7(-0?1
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT
OCTOBER I, IQ87 SEPTEMBER 30, igea

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COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURC,rr_-S
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO

[@ECUTIVE SUMMARY

MANAGEMENT PLAN OF THE
SPECIAL PLANNING AREA OF
PINONES - VACIA TALEGA

FEB 1989

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Prepared by
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

INTRODUCTION 1
THE PftNES SPECIAL PLANNING 2

Ill. CONTROVERSIES AND INTEREST GROUPS

WITHIN THE PSPA 3

IV. ALTERNATIVE COURSES OF ACTION 7

1. PRESERVATION 7

2. CONSERVATION 8

3. NON-iNTERVENTION 8

4. DEVELOPMENT 9

V. EVALUATION OF THE ALTERNATIVE 9

V1. ACTION PLAN 10

vii. ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION OF THE PSPA 12

Vill. CONCLUSION 13

Ix. APPENDIX

I . PUNTA CANGREJOS

2. PUNTA VACIA TALEGA

3. DUNES

4. BEACHES

5. COCONUT GROVES

6. PUNTA MALDONADO

7. COMMERCIAL SECTOR

8. ISLETS

9. MOGOTES

10. PTEROCARPUS FORESTS

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Introduction.
The coastal zone has a great quantity and variety of resour-
ces whose utilization is necessary for the development of the
different social, economic and urban activities. Among the
most important resources of the coastal zone, the beaches,
the fishing areas, the estuaries, the mangroves and Pterocar-
= areas, the coconut groves and the sand dunes stand out
the most.

The coastal resources not only provide diverse opportunities
for the incremental use and maximization of economic activity
but also because of its peculiar characteristics and its singular
beauty these provide for the development of recreational ac-
tivities of different types. This zone fulfills, in addition, other' im-
portant functions such as a buffer zone for natural phenomena,
a barrier against the incursion of the sea, and it also constitutes
an important laboratory for scientific investigation.
The versatility of uses in the coastal zone, as well as its rela-
tive scarcity in terms of not being able to satisfy all the demands
brought upon it have created a series of conflicts that could af-
fect negatively the achievement of important economic, urban
and social objectives. One of the most common conflicts emer-
ges when a certain use is assigned to an area in the coast the
development of which would destroy important natural sys-
tems. In the majority of the cases the role of these natural
resources -play in the benefits that these contribute to our
economy.
The most important variables that have contributed to the in-
crease of conflictive demands over this coastal zone have
been:

1. The increase for the demand of recreational activities;
2. the location of the greater portion of the industrial and
commercial activity in the coastal areas;
3. the location of a great portion of the population in the
zone and;
4. the establishement of a great portion of the agricultural
activity in that area.
Because of the topographical configuration of the Island, as
well as other economic factors, it is to be expected that in the

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coastal zone would be found the greater part of the residen-
tial, industrial, turistic, commercial and agricultural projects in
the land will become even more acute.

The Pifiones special planning zone (or are
A portion of the coastal area that typifies to a great extent
what has been said above is the Pifiones sector which lies
within the municipalities of Lofza and Canovanas. This is one
of the most important natural areas in Puerto Rico, and it is at
present in a very critical situation because of the pressures
brought upon it by conflictive uses. Because of this reason, 'the
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has designated it as
a special planning zone, or area.
The Pifiones Special Planning Area (PSPA) provides a series
of benefits and it also fulfills certain vital functions from the point
of view of the ecological, recreational, cultural, historical value
and as a protection against the natural phenomena for the
whole metropolitan area of San Juan. It has also been pointed
out that it plays a very important role in the stability of the en-
vironment of. that region.
The PSPA has most extensive mangrove in Puerto Rico. Of
the lagoons that it has, is one of the few bioluminescent
lagoons in the world (Laguna Pifiones), and the other is the
largest one in Puerto Rico (Laguna Torrecilla). It provides also
a great variety and abundant wild life, and it is an important fish
hatchery, a sanctuary for birds, and is a nutrient production
area.

Within the PSPA a series of activities are taking place which
threaten its ecological stability. One of the most important
among these activities is the recreational one. Because of the
great variety of natural systems within the area, as well as few
options for recreation within the rest of the Island, particularly
in the San Juan area, people visit the PSPA by the thousands
in search of recreation, relaxation and amusement.

Because there are no effective controls, the recreational ac-
tivities produce secondary effects that are detrimental to the
natural systems. Some of these are the accumulation of solid
wastes and raw sewage, the filling of the mangrove areas, the

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draining of the canals in order to use them for motor boating,
the felling of vegetation, the destruction of the dunes and the
generation of (harmful) noise. There are also a series of ac-
tivities that serve as support systems to the recreation, and
which in turn have an adverse impact upon the area. Among
these are the proliferation of businesses, the increase in
vehicular transit and the use of motor boats in the lagoons.
The lack of a sewage system within the area is another fac-
tor that is contributing to the deterioration of the PSPA. The ab-
sence of this very basic service'within the communities and
commercial establishments within the PSPA brings about the
inadequate disposition of the waters used. The same wind up
eventually in the lagoons and canals thus affecting the system,
and thus risking the health of the users.
In addition to the existing activities, there are a series of
proposed activities that if carried out without any control, would
affect the PSPA in an unpredictable manner. It has been
proposed that the development of turistic and residential com-
plexes within the area be allowed. These projects would follow
an urban development pattern which could have detrimental
effects over the natural systems of the area. Among the im-
pacts that can be expected to take place are the felling of, and
filling up of mangroves, the increase in the sedimentation and
erosion, the destruction of the dunes, the draining to the
canals, the use of pesticides, the increase of vehicular flow,
and an increase in illumination. It is maintained that a develop-
ment such as the one proposed would provoke the disap-
pearence of the present communities within the area.

Controversies and interest groups within the
PSPA

There are diverse groups within the PSPA, each one with a
particular vision of the type of action to be followed with respect
to the area. These particular considerations are the basis for
the existing conflicts. The same have generated controversy
regarding which would be the most adequate strategy for ac-
tion for the area and the one that would, in turn, produce the
greater benefit for the Puerto Rican society. It is therefore very
important to identify the existing groups, as well as their par-

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ticular interes ts, in order to know which is their reaction vis-a-
vis the different "issues" that exist there, the identification of the
objectives that each of the groups has with respect to the
PSPA.

The importance of what has been described above lies in
that the guarantee of success of the management is a function
of the level of acceptance of the same by the interested par-
ties. This acceptance can only be achieved if these groups per-
ceive that the management strategy represents in some
measure their interests, and if they consider that the same is
good way to achieve their aspirations.
For this reason, it was established as a principal objectives
in the design of the plan the reduction or minization of conflicts
among the sectors which in one way or the other are going to
be affected by the proposed action. The design of a plan
without a strategy directed towards the amelioration of the con-
flicts will be ineffective because of the poor acceptance that
the same would have.

The areas that are ready for this type of approach are those
that, like the PSPA, area characterized by complex factors, and
interdependent and conflictive from an environmental,
economic and political stand point. These are areas with a his-
tory of conflicts, as a matter of fact, which have resulted in ex-
treme positions taken by the various groups in regards to
different issues.

Among the groups with an interest in the PSPA the following
stand out:

1. The owners of the land
The owners of the land comprised by the PSPA can be
divided into three groups based on the intentions these have
for the use that they would give to their land. The vast majority
of these (90%) hope to build a summer residence in order to
enjoy the amenities of the area.
A second group is interested in building multilevel structures
to be used as housing. In this way they would obtain some
economic remuneration for the use of their property. This

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group of o wners owns around thirty cuerdas (30) of the land
within the area.

The last group of owners is composed by two corporations:
PFZ Properties and Caribe Associates. The first owns one
hundred and eighty cuerdas (180), while the second owns one
thousand four hundred cuerdas (1,400). Both companies are
interested in developing residential and turistic complexes in
their land.

2. The residents
The communities of Pii@ones, La Torre and Barrio Indio are
located within the PSPA. The total population of these com-
munities is 1612 people. The socioeconomic profile of the
same is characterized by a high level of unemployment, low
level of schooling, lack of infrastructure, high crime rate, and
lack of adequate services such as health, garbage collection
and recreation.

3. The commercial business owners
Operating within the PSPA are at present about 121 small
businesses the vast majority of which are small bars, coffee
shops (cafetines), and typical food eateries (jriquitines). Slight-
ly over half of them have been operating for more than 10
years. About 60% of the same belong to residents of the area.
A great many of these are open during the evening, on week
ends and holidays only. The average sale intake is $26.70 per
square foot. In the case of the "friquitines" the sales intake is
$43-84.

4. The different public institutions and/or agencies
One of the characteristics of the PSPA is the many agencies
and institutions that intervene in the management of the area
in one way or another. The role or the agencies is that of im-
plementing the laws, rules and statutes that are geared
towards insuring that specific objectives asigned to the area
are complied with. In the discharge of such duties, often times
contradictions emerge among the various agencies due to the
conflictive character of the objectives. A case in point is that of
the AVR whose aim is to provide the residents of the area with
a title deed. This is in direct contradiction with the mandate of
the DNR related to areas that are prone to flooding, of which

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the area under discussion is one. The agencies that have some
jurisdiction over the PSPA are:
1. The Planning Board
2. The Department of Natural Resources
3. The Environmental Quality Board
4. The Permits and Regulations Administration
5. The Commercial Development Company
6. The Army Corps of Engineers
7. The Institute of Culture
8. The Rural Housing Administration

5. The users
Although there is no census of the PSPA users, the same
can be estimated to be in the thousands. Their main goal is to
take advantage of the last almost limitless possibilities for
recreation offered by the PSPA. These numerous possibilities
have, in turn, made it possible for varied recreational
preference. Most notably among these are fishing, swimming
and diving, car racing over the dunes, the contemplation of the
scenic beauty, the use of surf boards, boat rides as well as
horseback riding and scenic walking tours, bycicle riding, and
the general observation of the natural wild life, etc.
6. The municipalities
The municipalities of Lolza and Carolina are important actors
in the design of any strategy for the PSPA. The main worry or
preocupation of the municipal authorities of these two towns
is that of providing their citizens with a series of adequate ser-
vices. Chief among this aspect is the case of Loiza which is a
municipality with limited economic resources. For this reason,
they have considered the PSPA as an important source for the
generation of the economic resources so needed by the town.
We also have consider the fact that the resident communities
within the PSPA that belong to Lofza require municipal inputs
in order to better their level and standards of their quality of life.

7. The scientists
The scientific community of Puerto Rico has also shown an
interest in the future of the area. They point out that the natural
resourses present in the PSPA are of such nature and impor-
tance that these merit the highest level of protection on the part
of the pertinent authorities. However, they also maintain that

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the strategy for management that is well designed and directed
would provide for the development of certain activities that are
not only compatible with the stability of the area (PSPA) but
also would have a great economic impact on the area.

Alternative courses of action

In relation to the PSPA, a series of actions have been brought
up that have as its base the type of action to be taken with
respect to the area. The underlying questions in relation to the
issues is: what should be done with the PSPA?. The parties in-
terested in the management of the area have different answers
to each one of the issues. These answers are the product of
their desire to influence the alternative course of action recom-
mended in such a way that this will incorporate in its totality or
in part the different interests.
The four courses of action that are being debated in relation
to the PSPA are: preservation, conservation, development,
and non-intervention.

Preseivation

The premise over which the first of these actions is based is
that the natural resources have to be maintained and
protected, promoting the preservation of the PSPA and avoid-
ing the destruction and/or irreparable and irreversible
damages to the same. Its fundamental objective is to insure for
all Puerto Ricans its attractive scenery, and its wholesome,
aesthetic, productive and pleasant areas. In addition, the
quality of the resources of the PSPA would be protected and
the judicious use of such resources that are prone to extinc-
tion would be enforced.

The strategy to be followed to insure the preservation would
be limited to the establishment of specific controls over any
use that could affect the objective of preservation and would
recommend steps to be followed in that direction without
regards to the consequences that these *actions would have
over the other parts of the systems. In this sense, for example,
all the residents of the area whose housing is built within the
mangroves, buffer zone, or that would interfere in some way

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with the natural flow of water that feeds or nourishes the sys-
tem would be relocated.

In the same way, the expansion of those communities that
could in the future affect the quality of the natural system would
not be pernitted. The construction of new buildings, if it is un-
derstood that the same would affect in some way the stability
of the natural systems, would also not be permitted. The same
would happen with the recreational activities and the commer-
cial activities that serve as support, which would be restricted
and/or controlled. A moratorium could even be declared for
this type of activity in order to achieve the rehabilitation of those
areas that are affected by this type of use.

Conservation

The conservation process tries to achieve a balance bet-
ween the desire to develop some resources and the need for
conservation of the same. This strategy would allow certain ac-
tivities both in the natural resources area as well as the ad-
jacent lands. Because certain activities outside the area of the
natural systems threaten the same, it is necessary to propose
compatible uses. Among these compatible uses are those ac-
tivities carried out by the residents, the recreation and com-
mercial activity that serves. as support, turism, fishing, etc.
These uses, although would require certain controls and would
imply changes in the use of some of the land, and prohibition
of other uses, in some cases, would permit the natural resour-
ces to remain unaltered.

Non-intervention

Non-intervention or toleration of the improvised actions that
have been occurring there, stems from the premise that the
forces or variables that impinge upon PSPA would be main-
tained unaltered. In this way the development of the activities
that are a part of the unfolding of these forces would have a
significant effect over the natural systems. This is so because
the intensity of the different improvised and uncontrolled ac-
tivities would increase dramatically. The magnitude of the im-
pact of. such acts as recreation, commercial activity, land
squatting or invasions, accumulation of solid wastes and raw

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sewage, the felling and filling up of mangroves, etc., would be
such that could lead to the destruction of the natural system.

Development
The development of the area alternative maintains that the
implementation of certain activities is much more fundamental
for the economic grown of the region than the protection of the
natural system. The main strategy over which this issue is
based is the development of residential and turism complexes
within the land comprised by the PSPA. It includes also the ex-
pansion of other communities in the direction of the area, and
the installation of all the necessary infrastructure in order to
serve these uses. Each one of these activities would have
secondary impacts that would perhaps be irreversible.

Evaluation of the alternatives
The evaluation of the alternatives is based on objectives that
are part of the public policy of the government and that apply
to the PSPA. That alternative whose implementation would
satisfy all parties concerned, or the greater portion of the ob-
jectives, would be the recommended alternative. The objec-
tives revolve around the protection of the natural system from
destruction and deterioration, the adequate use of the resour-
ces and coastal lands, and the improvement or betterment of
the socioeconomic conditions of the residents.

The preservation alternative complies fully with this first ob-
jective if we take in to consideration that the same would for-
bit all those uses that are detrimental to the natural system
within the PSPA. However, this alternative does not promote
the best utilization of the coastal zone, nor does it promote the
social betterment of the communities. The development alter-
native does not fulfill the objective of protecting the natural
resources of the area. The same proposes uses that are in-
compatible with the ecological balance within the PSPA. The
construction activities, the increase in the population and the
greater use of area would increase the pressures over the sys-
tem, affecting it negatively.

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The non-intervention alternative would result in a continuous
deterioration of the natural system. The uncontrolled activities
that have been taking place in the PSPA would increase, as a
result of the increase in the population and the increase in the
demand for recreational activities. Among the uncontrolled ac-
tions that would have a negative impact upon the PSPA are the
land invasion or squatting, the accumulation of solid wastes
and raw sewage, the felling of vegetation, and the destruction
of the nesting and spawning areas.

The conservation alternative is the one best fulfills with the
objectives already pointed out. This is so because the same
would reserve areas that are necessary to preserve and main-
tain in its natural state. At the same time, it identifies those uses
whose implementation is compatible with the stability of the
natural system. In this way, it makes judicious use of the land
and the coastal resources. The utilization of the land would
have a considerable economic impact upon the area, par-
ticularly among the residents. The alternative proposes, in ad-
dition, the active intervention in order to promote the
socioeconomic betterment of the residents and the infrastruc-
ture of the communities. For these reasons the conservation
alternative is the course of action recommended for the
MPPSPA.

Action Plan

The complexity of the PSPA requires an Action Plan that is
functional and that serves as a guide for the systematization of
the work to be carried out. The organization of the Action Plan
started with the division of the PSPA into various planning
zones. The zones are: Coastal zone (Litoral Costero), Aquatic
Forest (Bosque Acu&tico), and the Communities. Because the
different planning zones do not behave in a homogeneous
manner, the identification of the sectors that promise each one
of them was necessary. The identification of each sector or
sub-zone is important since its particular characteristics es-
tablish different parameters for planning, design and manage-
ment.

The identified sectors within each zone were the following:

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Zone 1: The Coastal Zone

a. Dunes
b.Beaches
c. Coconut grove, northern side
d. Business
e. Punta Cangrejos
f. Punta Maldonado
g. Punta Vacfa Talega
Zone 2: The Aquatic Forest
a. Mogotes (rocks,cliffs)
b. Laguna Torrecilla and its canals
c. Mangrove forests
d. Laguna Pihones and canals
e. Ci6naga
f. Juan P6rez Islet
g. Small islets (various)
h. Pterocarpus forest
1. El Pajonal
zone 3: The Communities

a. LaTorre
b. Pihones
c. Pueblo Indio
A second step was the description of each one of the sec-
tors and the analysis of their problems. The most important ob-
jectives to be achieved by the MPPSPA are listed below:
1. To develop the Punta Cangrejos Sector as a center for
social, cultural and economic adtivitv. The greater portion
of the commercial activity within the PSPA will be relocated
in this sector in order to r!qduce the pressure that this use
is exerting over the sensitive natural areas.
2. To control the use of the beaches in such a way that it
will be compatible with the stability of the system. The
commercial activity within the same will be located within
the southern portion or PR 187 highway. The work of
reforestation within the sector will be develbped as well as
areas of bird nesting and fish spawing will be protected.
3. To protect the sand dunes through reforestation,
stabilization and control of the activities, thereof.
4. To preserve those areas within the Aquatic Forest that
contain resources of unique ecological value and are in
inminent dan r of extinction. Amonq.jhese are the
Mo otes, therterocar&s Forest, the Pinones Lagoon,
ThegPajonal and La ienaga Sectors, the Mangrove
Forest, and the islets.

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Zone 1: The Coastal Zone

a. La Torre
b. Pihones
c. Pueblo Indio
A second step was the description of each one of the sec-
tors and the analysis of their problems. The most important ob-
jectives to be achieved by the MPPSPA are listed below:
1. To develop the Punta Cangre os Sector as a center for
social, cultural and economic aNlivitV. The greater portion
of the commercial activity within the PSPA will be relocated
in this sector in order to r.educe the pressure that this use
is exerting over the sensitive natural areas.
2. To control the use of the beaches in such a way that it
will be compatible with the stability of the system. The
commercial activity within the same will be located within
the southern portion or PR 187 highway. The work of
reforestation within the sector will be developed as well as
areas of bird nesting and fish spawing will be protected.
3. To protect the sand dunes through reforestation,
stabilization and control of the activities, thereof.
4. To preserve those areas within the Aquatic Forest that
contain resources of unique ecological value and are in
inminent dan r of extinction. Among
. jhese are the
Mo otes, theTterocar&ts Forest, the Pinones Lagoon,
Theg Pajonal and La ienaga Sectors, the Mangrove
Forest, and the islets.

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5. To improve the quality of life of the communities by
promotin their economic, social and physical develop-
ment of tResame.
Finally, various programs and projects were proposed and
evaluated which constitute the strategy for the management of
the PSPA. Each project and program was analized based on
cost, human and financial resources available, and an estimate
of the number of jobs, to be created. In addition, a series of
criteria for the environment and design were established that
will serve as a guide for each one of the programs and projects.
Administrative erganization of the PSPA
The Action Plan presented is geared or directed towards the
compliance of the basic objective of the MP which is the utiliza-
tion, in a judicious manner, of the natural, environmental, cul-
tural and human resources of the PSPA. Because of the
complexity of the area, as well as its peculiarities, the creation
of an organization that will be devoted solely and exclusively
to achieving this goal was deemed necessary.
The Board of Directors of the proposed organization, the
Corporation for the Management of the PSPA (CMPSPA),
would be composed of the representatives of all the interested
parties in the area. The Board of Directors would then name
an Executive Director or Administrator for the CMPSPA, as well
the personnel that is deemed necessary. The Administrator,
as well as the working staff would have their main office in the
PSPA.

CMPSPA would have among its functions the implementa-
tion of the above mentioned projects, as well as the following
programs which are suggested be made permanent in nature:
1. An Environmental Maintenance Program for the PSPA
2. An Education and Training Program of the Environment
and Natural Resources
3. An Integral Recreation and Culture Program
4. A Community and Commercial Development Program
5. A Construction, Maintenance and Security Program

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Conclusions

The main goal of the MPPSPA is that of protecting, manag-
ing and judicious use of the natural resources that are so im-
portant to the natural system. The MPPSPA includes, in
addition, measures that tend to improve the present state of
the three existing units within the area. The actions, projects
and programs recommended are directed towards the
achievement of both objectives. The objectives of the PMPSPA
are in accord with the Puerto Rican society in its contextual
situation. The same is characterized by being part of an Island
that is small, tropical and overpopulated.
The Plan, is not, however a static and final product. It is rather
a working document to guide and control the management of
the resources and those activities that are a part of this
management, as well as those support installations nesessary
to the same. Therefore, the Plan must be revised periodically
in order to incorporate changes that might occur in the sys-
tem, as well as to implement adequate measures that could
face up to unforseen developments and/or impacts.
The design process of this project was based on the reduc-
tion of conflicts among all the sectors that are directly inter-
ested in the PSPA. This strategy has generated a good support
base for the project. Other considerations that lend strength to
the effort that culminated in the Plan were:

1. The uses and projects recommended in the Plan are
compatible with the natural system and with the use that
the present users make of the area. This will guarantee
the enjoyment of the resource, while maintaining the
ecological balance.
2. The encouragement'of analogous activities that would
benefit economically the municipality and the comunities.
3. Consideration of the residents as one of the key resour-
ces of the area providing mechanism for their welfare.
4. The intewation of actions that are administrative, legal,
educational and environmental by nature, as integrating
elements within an extremely complex system.
The complexity and importance of the PSPA demands that
an additional investment of resources be made that will permit
the study of its natural system. In the first place, efforts have
to be made to understand the intricate ecological relationships

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that occur there. The literature available shows that very little
is known about this. In the second place, it is of vital impor-
tance to determine which is the capacity for carrying of the sys-
tem in order to establish the level of contact that can be
allowed. The result of these and other pertinent investigations
will be used to refine and adjust the parameters of intervention
recommended by the Plan.

APPENDIX 1

PUNTA CANGREJOS

ESTIMATED DIRECT SOURCES OF
PROJECTS/DESCRIPTION COST EMPLOYMENT FUNDS

1. Construction of 86 commercial facilities $ 6783, 922 3 Security Commercial
that will include restaurants, coffee shops 86 Businessmen Development
and soda fountains to be developed in an 86 Workers Company
area of approximately 21,350 square feet.

2. Construction of seven (7) locations for 31,800 7 Businessmen Commercial
the manufacture and sale of souvenirs and 7 Workers Development
crafts in an area of approximately 1,260 Company
square feet.

3. Construction of a Plaza de las Tres Culturas 1)050,000 3 Security Recreation
("Three Cultures Plaza") where social, cul- I Maintenance Dev. Company
tural and educational activities,would take "Land and
place. An area of 100,000 sq./ft. is recom- Water Con-
mended, which would be made of concrete and servation
with enough space for fountains, monuments, Program."
and furniture. Its location would be of ut-
most importance within the project and a 24 Institute
hour security is recommended. of PR Culture

4. Construction of board walks for scenic, 150X0 0 Recreation
passive recreation trails around the coastal Dev. Company
rim. These areas would have to be well lit
during the evening hours and should provide
24 hour security.

5. Construction of a portico (501 x 251) of 48)000 0 Recreation
reinforced cement to identify the entrance Development
to the PSPA. Company.

Punta Cangrejo continued

ESTIMATED DIRECT SOURCES OF
PROJECTS/DESCRIPTION COST EMPLOYMENT FUNDS

6. Construction of a pier (150' x 101) to be 21,962 1 Overseer Recreation
used by both oar and motor boats, and 2 Assistants Dev. Company
sea, lagoon and canal excursions by ferry. 2 Helpers

7. Construction of an information booth with 31,835 2 Information Recreation
an approximate area of 400 square feet and Clerks Dev. Company
a 15 foot height. A four
roof is recommended (of steel and wood),
with cement blocks siding and a polished
cement floor.

8. Construction of a multipurpose recreation 80,000 0 Recreation
area for children including passive re- Dev. Company
creation areas with tables and benches.

9. Construction of two (2) observation towers 20*000 0 Recreation
to be built in wood. Dev. Company

10. Construction of a parking area for 250 cars. 1261,966 2 Security Commercial
1 Overseer Dev. Company
1 Helper

11. Carry out a study and research about the 70,000 5 Specialists Dept. of
migration patterns related to the spawning Natural
of certain marine species that come through Resources
the Boca de Cangrejos area into the lagoons.
The study would evaluate the impact that the
recreational fishing that takes place on the
Boca de Cangrejos bridge might have.

12. Regulate the discharge of oil and fuel into 0 Dept. of
the@Torrecillas Lagoon. Natural
Resources.

APPENDIX 2

PUNTA VACIA TALEGA

PROJECTS/DESCRIPTION ESTIMATED DIRECT SOURCES
COST EMPLOYMENT OF FUNDS

1. To carry out an archeological study of the 3 Archeologists: Department
sector that will include Phases@I-A and I-B,, 3 Assistants of Natural
II and extensive excavations as established $ 50,000 2 Helpers Resources
by the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture.
The costs of Phase III will be determined Institure of
once the work of Phase I-A and I-B is over. Puerto Rican
Culture

"National
Oceanic Admi-
nistration"

2. Adquisition of 56.54 cuerdas of land for $282,700 0 Natural Pa-
the development of a cultural, recreational trimony Pro-
and educational center. The total amount of gram .
land to be acquired, at short term, can be "Land and Water
conditioned by the archeological study. The Conservation
acquisition of the whole sector is recommended. Fund Program"

3. Two (2) secure places should be installed for 15,360 0 Recreation
shore fishing. These should provide solid Development
waste receptacles, water spouts, and bulletin Company
boards that would inform about the security
and maintenance of the area.

4. Improvement of the existing trails as well as 420000 2 Security Recreation
construction of additional board walk areas 2 Maintenance Development
(2,000 mts. x 3 mtrs.) around the coast for Company
the enj,oyment of the sea, passive recreation
and educational purposes.

VacTa Talega continued

PROJECTS/DESCRIPTION ESTIMATED DIRECT SOURCES OF
COST EMPLOYMENT FUNDS

5. Develop an open museum and an amphitheater $125,000 1 Archeologist Funds from
to offer cultural activities that would I Helper Foundations
serve as a place for showing the archeolo- 1 Maintenance
gical material found in the sector. The 1 Security
structure must include an administrative
area, an information center, a storage
area, maintenance area, and restrooms. This
project depends upon the Archeological find-
ings to be carried out.

6. Construction of two (2) observation towers 20P000 2 Educational State Funds
at both extremes of the zone. Guides from the
Recreation
Dev. Company

7. Construction of three (3) sheds-to be grouped 72,000 3 Security State Funds
in five (5) groups. The exact location of 1 Maintenance from the
these would depend upon the archeological Recreation
findings. Dev. Company

"National Park
Service Programil

APPENDIX 3

DUNES

ESTIMATED DIRECT SOURCES
PROJECTS/DESCRIPTION COST EMPLOYMENT OF FUNDS

1. Works that will stabilize and reconstruct $150,000 0 Dept. of
the dunes. Natural
Resources

Army Corps
of Engineers

2. Installation of barriers that will prevent 5,000 0 Dept. of
vehicular access. Natural Re-
sources

3. Construction of access facilities to the 10,000 0 C'MPSPA
beach for those who practice surfing.

4. Installation of signs that will identify 3,000 2 Maintenance CW SPA
the flora and fauna of the area, and that
will describe and enhance the importance
of the dunes to the whole system.

5. Installation of signs forbidding the use 300 0 Dept. of
and entrance to the nesting and spawning Natural
areas. The sign will indicate the law Resources;
and the reasons for such action. C@TSPA

6. Acquisition of private land Along the coast. 675P00O 1 Acquisition Dept. of
Technidian NR & CMPSPA

7. Planting of trees and vines on a massive 35,000 1 Botanist CKPSPA
scale to reduce erosion 2 Helpers

Dunes Continued

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ESTIMATED DIRECT SOURCES
PROJECTS/DESCRIPTION COST ENPLOYMENT OF FUNDS

8. Intensify vigilance against forbidden 35,000 3,Security Dept. of
use. During spawning and nesting Natural
seasons, it is recommended that a 24 Resources
hour vigilance be provided for the CMPSPA
whole sector.

9. Construction of retention walls of 1211 125,000 0 Dept. of
thickness and 51 height to provide for Natural
the reconstruction process of the dunes. Resources

APPENDIX 4

BEACHES

ESTIMATED DIRECT SOURCES OF
PROJECTS/DESCRIPTION COST EMPLOYNENT FUNDS

1. Construction of two areas for public 7,000 0 Recreation
showers (2 for each beach). Dev. Company

2. Construction of 10 sheds (.12' x 201) 192V000 0 Recreation
for each beach. The roof would be of Dev. Company
wood with a polished cement floor.

3. Provide buoys and other barriers that 6,500 0 Recreation
would insure the safety.of the users. Dev. Company

4. Installation of 20 garbage collection 5,000 0 Recreation
bins with the PSPA logos duly displayed. Dev.. Company
& private
sector

5. Massive and orderly planting of palms 15,000 1 Maintenance Recreation
and "UVa Playera" (Copploba uylf era), Brigade Dev. Company

6. Installation of bulletin boards for 15,000 0 Recreation
educational and informative purposes. Dev. Company

7. Lifeguards under contract. 58,800 7 Lifeguards LegislAtive
Funds

8. Relocation of commercial installations 2 Commercial
now operating at the beaches. Dev. Company

9. Installation of barriers to prevent 3,680 1 Dept. of
motor vehicle parking. Natural
Resources

APPENDIX 5

COCONUT GROVES

ESTIMATED DIRECT SOURCES OF
PROJECTS/DESCRIPTION COST EMPLOYMENT FUNDS

1. Carry out a cleaning and weeding campaign $ 5,000 3 Maintenance Dept. of
to define the camping areas. Natural
Resources

2. To provide sanitary.installations, showers, 600000 0. Recreation
shed and light and water outlets in order Dev. Company
to develop the camping areas.

3. Define the routes to be used as trails Dept. of
for educational and passive recreation Natural
purposes. Resources

APPENDIX 6

PUNTA MALDONADO

ESTIMATED DIRECT SOURCES OF
PROJECTS/DESCRIPTION COST EMPLOYMENT FUNDS

1. Relocation of six (6) homes and three (3) Compensation 0 Funds from
commercial establishments that are now Housing CDBG from
operating in the area. $ 135.9000 the LoT-z-a-
Municipality
Acquisition & Rural Housing
of the struc- Administration
tures
$ 166,500
Moving expenses
$ 3P60O

2. Construction of an observation tower. 103,000 1 Security Recreation
1 Guide Dev. Company

3. Improvement of the existing trails and 7,300 2 Maintenance Recreation
definition of routes for educational Dev. Company
excursions and passive recreation.

4. Construction of installations for shore 109800 1 Maintenance Recreation
fishing that will include garbage dis- Dev. Company
posal receptacles, water spouts, sheds
and information signs about the proper
care of the ecosystem and security
measures.

APPENDIX 7

COMMERCIAL SECTOR

ESTIMATED DIRECT SOURCES OF
PROJECTS/DESCRIPTION COST EMPLOYMENT FUNDS

1. Construction of four (4) commercial group- Tres Palmitas 3 Security Recreation
ings for the location of all business now $ 225,000 2 Maintenance Dev. Company
in existence, in haphazard form, along PR 21 Business
187. This project will take place by stages. Ensenada de owners
It is recommended that the first commercial Vacl'a.Talega
grouping to be built be located in the area $ 225,000
known as Tres Palmitas beach, in the south
portion of highway PR 187. LA Pocita 42 employees
$ 225,000

Punta
Cdfigrejos
$ 225,000

2. Create a program of consultantship in the 12,000 2 Management,, Commercial
administrative and management training Marketing and Dev. Company
areas, in coordination with the Dept. of A.Administrative
Commerce. Procedure Spe-
cialists

3. Relocation of 97 businesses that are now in 95,000 1 Relocation Recreation
operation within the PSPA. This action would Coordinator Dev. Company
be carried out in stages. It is recommended Commerce Dept.
that the Division of Aquisition and Relocation
of the Highway Authority be consulted prior to Highway Authority
the process. The Division's personnel has the
experience and legal and statutory expertise
and knowledge to deal with this phase.

APPENDIX 8

ISLETS

ESTIMATED DIRECT SOURCES OF
PROJECTS/DESCRIPTION COST EMPLOYMENT FUNDS

.1. Construction of a small boats dock (201 x $ 8,000 1 Recreation
10') at the Juan Pgrez Islet Dev. Company

2. Construction of light structures to be 60,000 1 Maintenance CEPSPA
used for exhibitions (1,000 square feet) 1 Overseer
2 Guides

3. Construction of educational trails for 7,300 2 Guides CNPSPA
excursions.

4. Prepare an operating procedures manual .1,000 0 CMPSPA
and a rule book for the islets.

5. Identify the trails with signs as:-@well 1,200 1 Maintenance CNPSPA
as the existing f lora.

6. Construction of an observation tower. 103,000 0 Recreation
Dev. Company

APPENDIX 9
MOGOTES

ESTIMATED DIRECT SOURCES OF
PROJECTS/DESCRIPTION COST EMPLOYMENT FUNDS

1. Prepare an inventory of the flora and $ 30@150 1 Biologist Dept. of
fauna of the area,, including a taxonomic 1 Helper Natural
and behavior study of the species therein. Resources

2. Conduct.scientific investigation in co6r- 97,360 15 Students Right to
dination with the University of Puerto Work Admini.
Rico to determine the carrying capacity Dept. of
of the mogote to provide the water flow Natural
system in times of drought. Resources
3. Evaluate the degree of contamination of 132,342 15 Students Right to
the soil and water caused by the oppra- (temporary) Work Admin.
tion of the Municipal Dump of Caroline I Specialist Dept. of
at the PSPA. (soil) Natural
1 Hidrologist Resources

4. Establish a program for the education 9@000 1 Coordinator Right to
and orientation of the residents of the Work Admin.
community of Pueblo Indio about the
importance of the preservation of the
mogotes.

APPENDIX 10

PTEROCARPUS FORESTS

ESTIMATED DIRECT SOURCES OF
PROJECTS/DESCRIPTION COST EMPLOYMENT FUNDS

1. Prepare a contingency plan in case of. $ 3,000 1 Biologist Dept. of
extreme drought. 1 Assistant Natural
Resources

2. Carry out research in coordination with 110,500 10 Students Right to
the University of Puerto Rico to deter- I Specialist Work Admn.
mine the quality and quantity of 1 Biologist University
water that the forest-receives. of P. R.

Dept. of
Natural
Resources

3. Prepare the rules and regulations con- 29000 1 Biologist Dept. of
cerning the access and management of Natural
the area. Resources

4. Identification of the educational routes 4P500 CMPSPA
and placing of signs for the forest.

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