MD Isalon Organic Banana

Republic of the Philippines
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT BUREAU
Region XI, Davao City
ADOPT-AN-ESTERO /RIVER PROGRESS REPORT
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I.
MD ISALON ORGANIC BANANA AGRIVENTURES, INC.
Brgy. Bongabong, Pantukan, Comval
09176323535
Bongabong River
approx. 1 km stretch of the river
Sta 1- 7°13'31.76"N; 125°52'13.93"E
Sta 2 - 7°13'45.97"N; 125°52'31.47"E
Brgy. Bongabong, Pantukan, Comval
BACKGROUND:
The headwater source of the river is from the mountains upstream of Brgy. Bongabong,
Pantukan. It flows downstream passing through the banana plantation of MD Isalon Organic
Agri-Ventures Incorporated and empties at Davao Gulf in Pantukan, ComVal area.
II.
RESPONSIBILITIES
LGU-Brgy. Bongabong shall:
1. Lead in the site preparation and ensure right of way for those who will participate in the tree
planting activities ;
2. Commit to participate in tree planting and ensure survival of trees planted;
3. Participate in all activities for the protection, conservation and development of the river.
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MD Isalon Organic Banana Agri-Ventures, Inc. shall:
1. Assist DENRXI in the conduct of ground delineation and identification of plantable area
within the easement of Hijo River;
2. Participate in tree planting and ensure survival of trees planted;
3. Provide tree guards, quality of seedlings used for tree planting;
4. Participate in all activities for the protection , conservation and development of the river;
and
5. Prepare a monitoring report of the project.
EMB shall:
1. Provide technical expertise to all participating members in rehabilitating, protecting,
conserving and managing the river;
2. Conduct seminars and assist in the preparation of IEC materials on RA 9003, RA 9275
and other related laws;
3. Commit to participate in the tree planting activities.
III.
SUMMARY REPORT OF EFFORTS
a. Adopted Waterbody
b. Water Quality Monitoring Result
PARAMETERS
Station
Identification
pH
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nd
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DO, mg/L
rd
3
th
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rd
3
BOD, mg/L
th
4
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TSS, mg/L
th
4
st
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Downstream
8.0
7.4
2.8
171
Upstream
8.0
7.3
2.6
181
nd
2
rd
3
2
th
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c. Community Mobilization
1st Quarter
March 23, 2013 – MD Isalon celebrated World Water Day. There 13 pax from MD Isalon mg team
participated the clean-up. Around 100kgs of garbage were collected.
IV.
GOOD PRATICES, LESSON LEARNED AND CHALLENGES
To plant more trees along the river bank to prevent erosion.
V.
NEXT STEPS (Plan of Action)
To continue to work on activities in coordination with the LGU partner to promote
and preserve the water quality of Bongabong River and also activities as indicated in the
2013 Work Plan will be implemented.
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