BUHISAN WATERSHED BUHISAN WATERSHED INTEGRATED INTEGRATED

DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMPROGRAM

By: Arch’t. Socorro B. AtegaBy: Arch’t. Socorro B. Atega

Central Cebu Protected Landscape – 29,062 Ha. RA 9486Central Cebu Protected Landscape – 29,062 Ha. RA 9486Central Cebu Protected Landscape – 29,062 Ha. RA 9486Central Cebu Protected Landscape – 29,062 Ha. RA 9486

Profile of the Buhisan Watershed and Forest ReserveProfile of the Buhisan Watershed and Forest Reserve

• Legal Mandate: Executive Order No. 36 dated July 13, 1911

• Area of Coverage: 630.89

• Elevation: 100 to 400 masl

• Total Length of the River/ Creek/Stream Channel: 12,567 meters

• No. of Barangays Covered:

Upstream – Sapangdaku, Pamutan, Buhisan and Toong

Downstream – Kinasang-an, Pardo Poblacion & Quiot Pardo, Bulacao

• Vegetative Cover: Teak = 50 has.

Mahogany = 450 has.

Gmelina = 110 has.

Narra = 10 has.

Bamboo = all banks of major

creeks

Fruit Trees = 10 has.

Rattan = interplanted

• Upstream Total Population: 21, 692

• Downstream Total Population: 47, 221

Buhisan DamBuhisan Dam• Cebu’s first dam and

MCWD’s first surface water source.

• Constructed in 1912 but still is as strong as when it was first operated.

• Generates an average of about 150,000 cubic meter/month of potable water for Metro Cebu population during the rainy months and from 50,000 cubic meters/month to almost zero during summer.

ISSUES & CONCERNS(Multi- Stakeholder Workshop)

May 19-20, 2005

ISSUES & CONCERNS(Multi- Stakeholder Workshop)

May 19-20, 2005

15 Hectares of Deforested Area

15 Hectares of Deforested Area

Hotspot No. 1: Sitios Ukban & Puti, Hotspot No. 1: Sitios Ukban & Puti, Brgy. Buhisan Brgy. Buhisan

= 5 hectares= 5 hectares

Hotspot No. 2: Sitio Kilat, Brgy. Tisa = Hotspot No. 2: Sitio Kilat, Brgy. Tisa = 3 hectares3 hectares

Hotspot No. 3: Sitio ManagobtobHotspot No. 3: Sitio Managobtob

Hotspot No. 4: Sitio Kaangking, Brgy. Hotspot No. 4: Sitio Kaangking, Brgy. Toong Toong

Hotspot No. 5: Sitio Sibukawan, Brgy. Hotspot No. 5: Sitio Sibukawan, Brgy. BuhisanBuhisan

5A: Dam Side5A: Dam Side

5B: Sitio Busay, Brgy. 5B: Sitio Busay, Brgy. BuhisanBuhisan

5C: Sitio Kateakan, Brgy. 5C: Sitio Kateakan, Brgy. ToongToong

Sand and gravel extraction at downstream

Buhisan

Burning of garbage at the roadside

Drying of vegetation due to El Niño

Cliffs beside Buhisan Dam

Cause:Cause:

• Exotic species planted

• Illegal cutting of trees

Effect:Effect:

• Poor biodiversity value

• Siltation / Sedimentation

• Reduced volume of water in reservoir

Environmental Issues & ConcernsEnvironmental Issues & Concerns

Plantation of Exotic Trees Species (Mahogany, Teak, Gmelina)

Severe erosion in the absence of under growth

Reduced water holding capacity of the reservoir

Future DesiredFuture Desired

• Enhanced biodiversity

• Healthy Buhisan River

Environmental Issues & ConcernsEnvironmental Issues & Concerns

Cause:Cause:

• Lack of family planning / population management

Effect:Effect:

• Increased demand for water & basic services (health, education, etc…)

Socio-EconomicSocio-EconomicRapid Population GrowthRapid Population GrowthRapid Population GrowthRapid Population Growth

Cause:Cause:

• Lack of livelihood opportunities / skills

Effect:Effect:

• Promotes illegal activities: sand & gravel extraction cutting of trees, charcoal making

Socio-EconomicSocio-EconomicUnemploymentUnemploymentUnemploymentUnemployment

Cause: Cause:

• Poverty, lack of government support (housing)

Effect:Effect:

• Poor sanitation & health problems, risk to lives and properties

Socio-EconomicSocio-EconomicIllegal squatting along the river Illegal squatting along the river banksbanksIllegal squatting along the river Illegal squatting along the river banksbanks

Leaking septic tank, canal, and garbage

at Duljo

At the mouth of Kinalumsan

at Duljo

Illegal structures at Punta Princesa

Washing clothes at the filthy river

Cause:Cause:

• Lack of info regarding environmental management, inappropriate practices i.e. waste management

Effect:Effect:

• Conflict of interest, water pollution, obstruction of river flow

Socio-EconomicSocio-EconomicLack of community cooperationLack of community cooperationLack of community cooperationLack of community cooperation

Future DesiredFuture Desired• Environment conscious & involved

community• Socialized housing• Sustained & Environment friendly

livelihood program• Just & effective distribution of water supply

Socio-EconomicSocio-Economic

Cause:Cause: • Ignorance & lack of political will• Fragmented Governance

Effect:Effect:• Environmental neglect & pollution

Politico-Legal ProblemsPolitico-Legal ProblemsPoor Implementation of Environmental Poor Implementation of Environmental Laws:Laws:

Easement (Water Code)Easement (Water Code)

Forestry & NIPAS ActForestry & NIPAS Act

Solid Waste ManagementSolid Waste Management

Poor Implementation of Environmental Poor Implementation of Environmental Laws:Laws:

Easement (Water Code)Easement (Water Code)

Forestry & NIPAS ActForestry & NIPAS Act

Solid Waste ManagementSolid Waste Management

Cause:Cause:

• No boundary demarcation on the ground

Effect:Effect:

• Difficulty to identify area of responsibility

• No barangay ordinance & programs

• Conflict of interest

Politico-Legal ProblemsPolitico-Legal ProblemsUnclear Territorial BoundaryUnclear Territorial BoundaryUnclear Territorial BoundaryUnclear Territorial Boundary

Cause:Cause:

• People do not know their roles & responsibilities

Effect:Effect:

• Lack of community involvement apathy

• People create problems instead of contributing to environmental management

Politico-Legal ProblemsPolitico-Legal ProblemsLack of Stakeholder Participation in Lack of Stakeholder Participation in EnforcementEnforcementLack of Stakeholder Participation in Lack of Stakeholder Participation in EnforcementEnforcement

Future Desired:Future Desired:

• Effective implementation of environmental laws

• Proper delineation of boundaries

Politico-Legal ProblemsPolitico-Legal Problems

What What shall we shall we

do do then…?then…?

A CATALYST FOR CHANGEINTEGRATEDINTEGRATED WATER

RESOURCESRESOURCESMANAGEMENTMANAGEMENT

Implementing IWRM process is a matter of getting the “Three Pillars” right Implementing IWRM process is a matter of getting the “Three Pillars” right

Ecology and Biodiversity (P25.5M)Ecology and Biodiversity (P25.5M)•Delineation and demarcation of BWFR

•Enrichment Planting (using indigenous tree species) and Assisted Natural Regeneration

•Rehabilitation and stabilization of river banks

•Implementation of appropriate soil and water conservation measures

Economic Empowerment & Enterprise Development (P9.8M)

Economic Empowerment & Enterprise Development (P9.8M)•Promotion and support to the off-farm livelihood activities.

•Promotion and support to the eco-cultural tourism activities

•Manpower skills development and placement.

•Promotion of “Food Always In The Home” (FAITH) organic farming.

Water, Sanitation & Health (WaSH) (P1.3M)Water, Sanitation & Health (WaSH) (P1.3M)•Provision of communal water system and appropriate sanitary toilet facilities.

•Construction of rainwater catchments

•Establishment of materials recovery facility

Ecological Governance & Enforcement (P1.4M)Ecological Governance & Enforcement (P1.4M)•Organization and strengthening of the Barangay Development Council

•Creation of the Barangay Environment and Natural Resource Office

•Reactivation of the Buhisan Protected Area Management Board into a watershed management unit.

Eco-cultural Tourism Site Development (P6M)Eco-cultural Tourism Site Development (P6M)

•Establishment of the Buhisan Environmental Education, Training and Information Center; and management and operations system

•Identify eco-cultural tourism circuits (e.g. biking & mountain trekking trails, butterfly sanctuary)

Information, Communication & Education (P1.5M)Information, Communication & Education (P1.5M)

•Institutionalization of Project Learning Tree (PLT), Project Water Education for Teachers (WET) in the formal education

•Formulation of a “Localized Integrated Water Resource Management Framework” for the Barangay Development Council

Proposed Butterfly Sanctuary

Proposed Camping and Picnic AreaProposed Camping and Picnic Area

Picnic GroundsPicnic Grounds

Trails for Mountain Trekking

Trails for Mountain Trekking

Cycling TrailCycling Trail

Potential Site for View DecksPotential Site for View Decks

Historical Sites(World War Tunnels)

Historical Sites(World War Tunnels)

REVITALIZE BUHISAN RIVER WATERSHEDREVITALIZE BUHISAN RIVER WATERSHED

SAVE LIFE !

SAVE LIFE !