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
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
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
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