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PC 345

Para declarar Patrimonio Natural de Puerto Rico el predio en donde nace o brotan las aguas que son fuente del manantial de aguas termales sito en el barrio Río Jueyes, sector San Idelfonso en el Municipio de Coamo.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico designates thermal spring source land in Coamo as Natural Heritage, restricting development to protect geothermal and ecological resources.

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Bill Summary · PC 345

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 345 designates a specific land parcel in Coamo, Puerto Rico as Natural Heritage of Puerto Rico. The parcel is located where thermal spring waters originate in the Río Jueyes neighborhood, San Idelfonso sector. This classification would provide legal protection status to the land and its geothermal resources.

Why is this important

Natural Heritage designation restricts development and land use changes, protecting the thermal spring ecosystem and its water resources from commercial exploitation or environmental degradation. This can preserve biodiversity, maintain water quality, and protect a culturally and scientifically significant geothermal site for public benefit.

Potential points of contention

  • Property rights concerns: Private landowners may face restrictions on land use, development potential, or resource extraction without clear compensation mechanisms
  • Economic development trade-offs: The designation may prevent tourism development, geothermal energy projects, or other commercial uses that could generate local revenue
  • Implementation details unclear: The bill text does not specify management responsibilities, enforcement mechanisms, public access rights, or funding for conservation activities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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