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Why the Wetlands Matter
The Central Mangrove Wetland (CMW) is the ecological heart of Grand Cayman and one of the Caribbean's most significant remaining mangrove systems. Covering approximately 8,655 acres, this interconnected wetland supports the North Sound, provides habitat and nursery grounds for wildlife and fisheries, helps manage water and rainfall, stores carbon and strengthens Grand Cayman's resilience to flooding and storms.
It is part of our collective natural heritage — and a critical national asset.
Lean more about the Central Mangrove Wetland -- National Trust for the Cayman Islands
The roots of the Red Mangrove (Rhizophora mangle), a protected species. Photo credit: Nik Foster
WHY the road MATTERS
The concern is not limited to the land directly required for the road.
Major new infrastructure can open access to land that was previously difficult to develop. That can influence surrounding land use and create further demand for roads, drainage, utilities and public services.
The Central Mangrove Wetland cannot sensibly be considered parcel by parcel. Roads, subdivisions, drainage, filling and other infrastructure can affect water movement, fragment habitat and create cumulative pressures across the wider wetland system.
Sustainable Cayman continues to advocate for an EWA solution that avoids unnecessary impacts on the Central Mangrove Wetland and for integrated planning before development patterns become established.
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The roots of the Red Mangrove (Rhizophora mangle), a protected species. Photo credit: Nik Foster
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