The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia, working with the Presidential Executive Order 143 Taskforce Against Encroachment on Beachfronts, Waterways, and Wetlands, along with the Ministry of Public Works (MPW), Paynesville City Corporation (PCC), Monrovia City Corporation (MCC), Liberia Land Authority (LLA), General Services Agency (GSA), and backed by the Liberia National Police (LNP), has begun a joint demolition exercise today, April 16, 2025.

This exercise is being carried out to enforce the Environmental Protection and Management Law of Liberia (EPML) and the orders outlined in Executive Order 143. The demolition is taking place in the following areas: SKD Boulevard, Police Academy, Tyler Island, and Jacob Town.

The EPA had earlier held a press conference on April 8, 2025, to inform the public about the planned demolition. All affected individuals were notified ahead of time, and the EPA awareness team also held meetings with violators to inform them.

The EPA is warning all individuals and businesses with structures in wetlands, waterways, and beachfronts to voluntarily remove them now. If they fail to do so, the government will have no choice but to carry out more forceful demolitions.

People who are currently building or dumping dirt in these restricted areas are also warned to stop immediately. The flooding and destruction caused by last year’s rain—due to blocked drainages and illegal buildings—should be a serious lesson to everyone.

This demolition exercise will continue in other areas across the country.

The EPA appreciates all citizens who are following the law.

Signed:

Management

Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia