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BAGUIO CITY,May 22 (PIA) - - The Environment and Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Cordillera (EMB-DENR-CAR) convened recently concerned local government units, agencies and private partners in preparation for the p designation of the Bued River as a Water Quality Management Area (WQMA).
The Bued River system spans the towns of Tuba and Itogon in Benguet and the city and its water pours downstream to Sison, Pangasinan. It is classified as Class C fit for irrigation, recreation and industrial purposes.
EMB-DENR-CAR Regional Director Oscar Cabanayan sought the help of concerned government agencies and local governments within the river system to improve the river’s present water quality and level up or bring back its original classification. He said that if established as WQMA, each has its role and share in the management of its water quality.
Engr. Raul Cubangay, Water Quality Specialist of EMB-DENR-CAR, said there are factors to take into account in crafting proposal for WQMA designation such as data on monthly water sampling and monitoring of the river system with standard parameters to consider.
There are also lingering challenges threatening the river system such as the alleged traces of mercury and cyanide due to operations of small scale mining activities, solid waste management, siltation from sand and gravel operations, and constriction from overflow of septic tanks and other liquid wastes, he added.
Gathering and inventory of existing relevant data is also necessary to support documentation of the river likes maps identifying waterways, reservations, alienable and disposable lands, and other tenements and historical accounts preparatory to Bued as WQMA.
Efforts being undertaken and support of various stakeholders are also generated as supporting documents such as regular water quality monitoring of the City Environment and Parks Management Office (CEPMO) apart from what the EMB-DENR-CAR is carrying out, flood control measures, clean-up drives, partnerships with stakeholders among others.
Coordination among all stakeholders will be a continuing endeavor according to Cubangay for future activities and to come up with a proposal for WQMA for endorsement to the DENR Secretary.
Designated as WQMA in the Cordillera region so far is the Balili River System covering Baguio City, the towns of La Trinidad and Sablan in Benguet and expanded to Tublay. (JDP/SCA-PIA CAR, Benguet)
BAGUIO CITY, Apr 29 (PIA) - - The Environment and Management Bureau of the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources - CAR (EMB-DENR-CAR) convened concerned local
government units, agencies and private partners in preparation for the designation of the Bued
River as a Water Quality Management Area (WQMA) bound to improve the river’s present
water quality and bring back its original classification or level up.
The Bued River system classified as Class C fit for irrigation, recreation and industrial purposes spans the towns of Tuba, Itogon and the city and its water pours downstream along Sison, Pangasinan.
EMB-DENR-CAR Regional Director Oscar Cabanayan sought the help of concerned government agencies and local governments within the river sytem to preserve its waters adding that If established as WQMA, each having its role, share in the management of its water quality.
Engr. Raul Cubangay, Water Quality Specialist of EMB-DENR-CAR said there are factors to take into account in crafting proposal for WQMA designation such as data on monthly water sampling and monitoring of the river system with standard parameters to consider.
There are also lingering challenges threatening the river system such as the alleged traces of mercury and cyanide due to operations of small scale mining activities, solid waste management, siltation from sand and gravel operations, and constriction from overflow of septic tanks and other liquid wastes according to Cubangay.
Gathering and inventory of existing relevant data is also necessary to support documentation of the river likes maps identifying waterways, reservations, alienable and disposable lands, and other tenements and historical accounts preparatory to Bued as WQMA.
Efforts being undertaken and support of various stakeholders is also generated as supporting documents such as regular water quality monitoring of the City Environment and Parks Management Office (CEPMO) apart from the EMB-DENR-CAR is carrying out, flood control measures, clean-up drives, partnerships with stakeholders among others.
While initial coordination with concerned local government units and stakeholders is underway, this will be a continuing endeavor according to Cubangay for future activities and to come up with a proposal for WQMA for endorsement to the DENR Secretary.
Designated as WQMA In the Cordillera region so far is the Balili River Sytem covering La Trinidad, Sablan, the city and this year has expanded to Tublay. (SCA-PIA CAR, Benguet)