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- 1. Iloilo River Development Project Presented by: Jed Patrick E. Mabilog City Mayor, Iloilo City Finals of the 2010 LivCom Awards Hilton Hotel, Chicago, USA, Nov. 4-8, 2010
- 2. Iloilo River Iloilo City Central Philippines
- 3. Iloilo River HISTORICAL BACKGROUND IRONG-IRONG - One of the territories in the island acquired by Bornean Chieftains from a local “ATI” Chieftain through barter “IRONG-IRONG” RIVER – Site of Pre-Spanish settlement
- 4. Iloilo River HISTORICAL BACKGROUND VILLAGE OF “IRONG-IRONG” (Now Iloilo City) - seat of Spanish influence in the Island during the Spanish era. ILOILO RIVER - host of the galleon trade from Visayas to Moluccas ILOILO PORT - the rapid economic growth of the place led to the opening of the port in Iloilo River to the World Trade, 1855
- 5. Iloilo River TODAY • 35 villages (out of 180) are found along the river • No less than 53,000 people living along the river banks • Land Use – combination of residential, commercial, institutional, open space, fishpond, transport facility and mangrove areas
- 6. Iloilo River ATTRIBUTES • An estuarine, 15 km long • Maintains high level of productive biological activities • Serves as habitat and nursery of many important fish species
- 7. Iloilo River ATTRIBUTES • Supports the growth of 22 mangrove species out of 35 national species • Home of the rare plant and animal species 1. Sonneratia ovata (mangrove) – rare in the region 2. metapenaues insolitus (shrimp) - rare in the country
- 8. Iloilo River ATTRIBUTES • Heritage site - home to 19 heritage structures • Site of the world renown “Dinagyang” Festival
- 9. Iloilo River RESOURCE UTILIZATION • Fishing • Fishpond Cultivation • Salt Production • Spawning Area of Important Fish Species
- 10. Iloilo River RESOURCE UTILIZATION • Transportation • Port Facilities • Research & Education • Recreation
- 11. Iloilo River ISSUES 1. Water Pollution Causes • Untreated wastewater from 121 of 180 villages • Untreated wastewater from hotels and hospitals • Substandard septic tank design, no regular maintenance • Presence of solid waste
- 12. Iloilo River ISSUES 1. Water Pollution Impacts • Poor water quality - low dissolved oxygen has been observed for the past 5 years • Waterborne diseases, particularly among children • Threats to aquatic life – fish kill
- 13. Iloilo River ISSUES 2. Reduction of Mangrove Areas Causes • Infrastructure development • Conversion of mangrove areas to: 1. Business and residential areas 2. Fishpond • Illegal cutting
- 14. Iloilo River ISSUES 2. Reduction of Mangrove Areas Impacts • Destruction of spawning areas • Declining fish population • Threats to biodiversity • Soil erosion and flooding
- 15. Iloilo River ISSUES 3. Over fishing Causes • Presence of illegal fish pen • Uncontrolled fish capture in the past decades Impacts • Declining fish population • Threats to biodiversity • Loss of livelihood to some fisher folks
- 16. Iloilo River ISSUES 4. Flooding Causes • Narrowing of waterways due to encroachment of structures • Soil erosion due to destruction of mangroves • Increase sedimentation in the river beds • Climate change
- 17. Iloilo River ISSUES 4. Flooding Impacts • Disrupted communities • Loss of life • Loss of livelihood
- 18. Iloilo River ISSUES 5. Lack of Public Access Causes • Encroachment Impacts • Lack of tourism and recreational activity • Low level of public awareness on the issues & problems of the river
- 19. Local Actions Managing Iloilo River Thru Participation The Iloilo River Development Council • Promote co-management of the river through inter-agency cooperation Council Regular Meeting The Civil Society A Lions Club Meeting • Encourage public initiatives through the involvement of civic clubs, schools and universities
- 20. Local Actions Making Iloilo River Healthy Thru Social Marketing • Annual Celebration of Iloilo River Week • Billboards, Posters and Leaflets • Public Exhibits • Radio and TV Interviews • Forums and Workshops
- 21. Local Actions Making Iloilo River Healthy Thru Low Cost Wastewater Treatment Technologies Pilot Program • Construction of the model Low Cost Treatment Plant in partnership with USAID Model Low Cost WWTP at the Slaughterhouse Replication Program Actual adaptationn of the low cost model by lloilo Mission Hospital • Workshops, forums and study tours for hospitals and hotels • Actual adaptation by several hospitals • Technology clinics for hotels on-going
- 22. Local Actions Making Iloilo River Healthy Thru River Clean-up Programs Youth Program • Youth forums • Periodic clean-up drive the river Students from JBLF helped clean Students from JBLF helped clean the River Volunteer Program • Maintenance of weekly clean up in partnership with NGO’s Philippine Navy Naval Reserve Unit
- 23. Local Actions Making Iloilo River Healthy Thru Linkages With Other Programs Water Quality Management Area (WQMA) • An multi-agency collaboration to establish water quality monitoring and financial liability mechanism WQMA Governing Board Meeting Septage Management Program • Preparation of Feasibility Study in collaboration with the city water provider and the USAID Septage Mgt Planning with USAID Personnel
- 24. Local Actions Awareness Raising for Biodiversity in Iloilo River Management Painting Contest Exhibits
- 25. Local Actions Managing Biodiversity in Iloilo River Thru Mangrove Reforestation • Mangrove reforestation involving students and civic clubs • Mangrove studies and researches
- 26. Local Actions Managing Biodiversity in Iloilo River Thru Sustainable Fishery • Removal of Illegal Fishpens
- 27. Local Actions Providing Access to Iloilo River • Construction of 8 Km Boulevard - Preferred site of healthy lifestyle - Site for Iloilo River promotion The Efrain. Trenas Boulevard
- 28. Local Actions Managing Public Safety in Iloilo River • Flood Control Project in Collaboration with the National Government - Dredging - Concrete rip rapping of river banks
- 29. Local Actions Preserving Iloilo River’s Heritage • Cultural Heritage Conservation Guideline completed 1st Quarter of 2010
- 30. Iloilo River in the Future Center for the Promotion of Urban Biodiversity Objectives 1. Promote eco-tourism 2. Provide students & city residents the opportunity: a. for leisure travel along Iloilo River b. experience exotic bird watching, visit rare mangrove areas c. learn about the river’s unique ecosystem 3. Increase awareness program to other venues in Iloilo River
- 31. Thank You