Project
Water Resource Management and Education in Watersheds of Bukidnon, Philippines
Details
Project Code:
P10-I
Start Date:
February 1993
End Date:
July 1997
CRSP Phase:
Phase 1
Budget:
Not Available
Countries:
Philippines
Participants
Lead University:
Auburn University
Other Partners:
Heifer Project International; Central Mindanao University; Zenaida B. Catalan
University of the
Philippines at Los Banos; National Power Corporation; Agro-Industrial School, Inc.
Principal Investigator(s):
William G. Deutsch
Co-Principal Investigator(s):
None
Overview
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Objectives
1. Facilitate the formation and development of community-based water quality monitoring teams and raise community awareness of water issues. 2. Conduct training workshops for analyzing chemistry (eight parameters), biology (aquatic biodiversity), coliform bacteria and total suspended solids in water.Monitor water quality of streams (including the Pulangi IV Reservoir) throughout the project site and relate it to land use within the watershed. 3. Monitor concentrations of coliform bacteria in drinking water, including in spring sources, community faucets and home water storage containers. 4. Develop action plans with community leaders (local government units, Department of Health, etc.) to conserve and protect water resources and improve drinking water quality. 5. Improve and develop aquacultural technologies for "back yard" fish ponds with farmer/researchers. 6. Assist teachers with environmental education that brings SANREM CRSP research findings into the classrooms of elementary and secondary schools.
Outcomes
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