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Mercy,, don't go to Dawn Beach right now... #39484
02/11/2015 10:49 AM
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Re: Mercy,, don't go to Dawn Beach right now... [Re: Carol_Hill] #39485
02/11/2015 12:01 PM
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And "they" were worried about the mud on Tintamarre . . .

Re: Mercy,, don't go to Dawn Beach right now... [Re: Carol_Hill] #39486
02/11/2015 12:04 PM
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Sint Maarten
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If you saw the testing results for several of the beaches from time to time over the years you wouldn't be happy either. Friar's Bay, Great Bay, and several others usually showed up with E coli and other nasty stuff.

Re: Mercy,, don't go to Dawn Beach right now... [Re: transplantsxm] #39487
02/11/2015 12:15 PM
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Great Bay often has an issue whenever they release stuff from the salt pond, but reading this story really gave me the creeps!


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Re: Mercy,, don't go to Dawn Beach right now... [Re: Carol_Hill] #39488
02/11/2015 12:18 PM
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Puts a new perspective on "just another sh**y day in paradise". <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />

Re: Mercy,, don't go to Dawn Beach right now... [Re: Carol_Hill] #39489
02/11/2015 01:20 PM
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At the old Dawn Beach hotel some of the rooms were "across the creek" via a bridge. The smell was horrible from the "creek" although the ducks swimming in it didn't seem to mind. So this is nothing new.

SXM??? Wendell

Re: Mercy,, don't go to Dawn Beach right now... [Re: Carol_Hill] #39490
02/11/2015 02:31 PM
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Friends ate at Dinghy Dock late last week and the smell was there then, and again last night at Quay Oest.

Re: Mercy,, don't go to Dawn Beach right now... [Re: kish] #39491
02/11/2015 03:52 PM
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Dang, we leave for Oyster Bay Beach Resort on Dawn Beach on Saturday to celebrate our 20 Year Anniversary. Glad we just got a rental car confirmed, looks like we may be heading to some other beaches on the island for our surf & sun!

Re: Mercy,, don't go to Dawn Beach right now... [Re: TinaOysterBay] #39492
02/11/2015 06:49 PM
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We also will be at OBBR on Saturday and this story is very alarming!
Has anyone on this board been to Dawn Beach today? If so, can you please tell us the condition of the beach? Hopefully, something will be done in quick fashion.... <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" />
Is OBBR aware of the problem?

Re: Mercy,, don't go to Dawn Beach right now... [Re: bonz1946] #39493
02/11/2015 07:37 PM
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From what I read, it's not a new problem. Hopefully enough publicity will garner attention from those responsible for correcting it.

Re: Mercy,, don't go to Dawn Beach right now... [Re: bonz1946] #39494
02/11/2015 07:39 PM
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No pun intended, but this really stinks! Will be at OBBR IN 23 days, hope this gets resolved quickly.

Re: Mercy,, don't go to Dawn Beach right now... [Re: bonz1946] #39495
02/11/2015 07:41 PM
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"Downstream an increase in sewage indicator algae has occurred" Unfortunately just checked that beach off my to do list! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />

Re: Mercy,, don't go to Dawn Beach right now... [Re: BEERMAN] #39496
02/11/2015 10:04 PM
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Any chance this get's corrected in the next 6 months or so....?

Re: Mercy,, don't go to Dawn Beach right now... [Re: GaKaye] #39497
02/11/2015 10:22 PM
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Hallandale Beach, FL
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SXM Norm, I know you're well versed on items regarding OBBR. What's your take on all of this? Thanks! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/toast.gif" alt="" />

Re: Mercy,, don't go to Dawn Beach right now... [Re: joeandholls] #39498
02/11/2015 10:56 PM
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Any chance this get's corrected in the next 6 months or so....?

On island time, who knows.

Re: Mercy,, don't go to Dawn Beach right now... [Re: GaKaye] #39499
02/11/2015 11:11 PM
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OBBR is not affected. This is nothing new.

Re: Mercy,, don't go to Dawn Beach right now... [Re: soualigacapt] #39500
02/12/2015 01:03 AM
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The fact that this is nothing new doesn't make it any less alarming. I'm with Carol. Ick! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Sick.gif" alt="" />


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Re: Mercy,, don't go to Dawn Beach right now... [Re: soualigacapt] #39501
02/12/2015 08:06 AM
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"This is an on-going situation that directly effects the environment of the Dutch Side since currents carry the (confirmed) raw sewage directly into St. Maarten's territory."

"Downstream an increase in sewage indicator algae has occurred. This type of algae can significantly damage coral reefs. There has also been a rise of the algae within the Man of War Shoal Marine Protected Area. This may be the result of a large amount of sewage entering from this particular area in Oyster Pond, said the foundation."

I believe OBBR/Dawn Beach is Dutch territory. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />

Re: Mercy,, don't go to Dawn Beach right now... [Re: kish] #39502
02/17/2015 02:53 PM
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The source of the problem has apparently been found and corrected.

http://thedailyherald.com/index.php?opti...s&Itemid=54

Re: Mercy,, don't go to Dawn Beach right now... [Re: Bahston] #39503
02/17/2015 03:05 PM
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Yes, I saw that. Good news.


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Re: Mercy,, don't go to Dawn Beach right now... [Re: Carol_Hill] #39504
02/17/2015 03:49 PM
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What about the Westin?

Re: Mercy,, don't go to Dawn Beach right now... [Re: gracie105] #39505
02/17/2015 03:59 PM
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Sorry, not sure I understand the question, but if you mean is the source of the pollution gone as far as the Westin, I would say yes.


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Re: Mercy,, don't go to Dawn Beach right now... [Re: GaKaye] #39506
02/17/2015 05:35 PM
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Went over yesterday but never got near the beach because we couldn't find any decent parking. Ended up at Orient instead. Got harassed at both places by people wanting us to take a look at the Westin! Thanks, but no thanks!



Re: Mercy,, don't go to Dawn Beach right now... [Re: Birdwatcher] #39507
02/18/2015 10:25 AM
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Huh? Take a look at the Westin?


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Re: Mercy,, don't go to Dawn Beach right now... [Re: sxmbeachlover] #39508
02/18/2015 10:30 AM
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They are selling some type of vacation unit or timeshares at the Westin.


Carol Hill
Re: Mercy,, don't go to Dawn Beach right now... [Re: sxmbeachlover] #39509
02/18/2015 10:30 AM
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They are trying to sell timeshares there.


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