Thank you to all the community members who have so thoughtfully commented on the barrier proposal.  Your input has generated some significant improvements to the barrier design, including:

• Wider egress for turtle hatchlings

• Revised barrier orientation relies on wave action & currents to better disperse sargassum 

Your comments are also helping the Sargassum Committee to:

• Revise suggested pledge amounts

• Explore monthly payment options 

(for stakeholders on a fixed income), and….

• Investigate new off-season storage options for the barrier

The Sargassum Committee will host a Zoom Meeting next week to go over these revisions (and more!!) so please watch your Inbox for an invitation to attend.  And, in the meantime, you can review the latest barrier design here:

Barrier Solutions

Please keep your comments coming!  If you reply to this email,  one of our committee members will reach out ASAP to incorporate your suggestions.  And, of course, if you’re ready to pledge, we welcome your support:

Pledge TODAY!!

We look forward to seeing you online next week.

The Sargassum Project Committee

hmbsargassumproject@gmail.com

Helmie Atarie (Akumal Sunshine Property Management)

Marieke Brown (La Tortuga and Playa Blanca)

Alex Malison (Villa Fortuna) 

George Pritchard (La Bahia) 

Ron Stern (Playa Caribe) 

Peter Swenson (Mi Casa Del Mar)