Nizao River | |
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Location | |
Country | Dominican Republic |
Physical characteristics | |
Mouth | |
• coordinates | 18°13′59″N 70°10′48″W / 18.233°N 70.180°W |
The Nizao River is one of the most important rivers in the Dominican Republic. Three hydroelectric power/ electrical plants have been built along its path, the largest at Jiguey Dam. [1] It is dried because of decade of aggregate extraction. Luis Carvajal, a top Dominican ecologist, estimated a cost of RD$350M per km to recover the river. [2]
On 14 April 1655 Robert Venables landed with a contingent of the English New Model Army at the mouth of the Nizao River in preparation for a land attack on Santo Domingo. [3] Vice-Admiral William Goodsonn was also landed with an auxiliary "sea regiment", composed of sailors. Their superior discipline enabled them to save the other soldiers from catastrophe during two Spanish ambushes. [3] After two attempted assaults, the siege was abandoned. [3]
Nizao River | |
---|---|
Location | |
Country | Dominican Republic |
Physical characteristics | |
Mouth | |
• coordinates | 18°13′59″N 70°10′48″W / 18.233°N 70.180°W |
The Nizao River is one of the most important rivers in the Dominican Republic. Three hydroelectric power/ electrical plants have been built along its path, the largest at Jiguey Dam. [1] It is dried because of decade of aggregate extraction. Luis Carvajal, a top Dominican ecologist, estimated a cost of RD$350M per km to recover the river. [2]
On 14 April 1655 Robert Venables landed with a contingent of the English New Model Army at the mouth of the Nizao River in preparation for a land attack on Santo Domingo. [3] Vice-Admiral William Goodsonn was also landed with an auxiliary "sea regiment", composed of sailors. Their superior discipline enabled them to save the other soldiers from catastrophe during two Spanish ambushes. [3] After two attempted assaults, the siege was abandoned. [3]