As part of the Lake Mainit Environmental Symposium, the Lake Mainit and its watershed presentation was presented to high school students and faculties.

1. The LAKE MAINIT and Its Watershed

2. LAKE MAINIT and its Watershed Philippines-Australia Community Assistance Program Lake Mainit Development Alliance

3. What is a Watershed… What is a Lake… A lake is a large, inland body of freshwater surrounded by land and or mountains. (Webster Dictionary) The boundary separating the catchment basins of different rivers. It is the land area that drains into a particular lake, river and ocean. (Webster Dictionary) Philippines-Australia Community Assistance Program Lake Mainit Development Alliance

4. Lake Mainit Watershed Caraga Map Philippines-Australia Community Assistance Program Lake Mainit Development Alliance

16. Lake Mainit Development Alliance (LMDA) and Philippines – Australia Community Assistance Program (PACAP) The current collaborative efforts in Lake Mainit is between… Philippines-Australia Community Assistance Program Lake Mainit Development Alliance

17. The Lake Mainit Development Alliance is an association composed of the 2 provinces of Agusan and Surigao del Norte including the 8 municipalities of Tubay, Santiago, Jabonga, Kitcharao, Alegria, Mainit, Tubod and Sison and the six Regional National Government Line Agencies like NEDA, DENR, DA, BFAR, DOT and PIA. What is LMDA… Philippines-Australia Community Assistance Program Lake Mainit Development Alliance

18. The LMDA Vision A diverse ecosystem with crystal clear and safe waters surrounded by verdant mountains and endowed with abundant natural resources, and as an ecotourism destination sustainably managed by an empowered citizenry for economic development and environmental protection. Philippines-Australia Community Assistance Program Lake Mainit Development Alliance

19. With the aid of Divine providence guided by the principles of growth and development between communities and generation through skilled and resourceful personnel, the LMDA support and assist the LGUs in effective and efficient delivery of basic services, enforcement of environmental laws and policies to pursue the sustainable development and management of Lake Mainit through promotion of ecological and recreational values, conservation, protection of natural resources, enhancement of economic activities, people empowerment for the improvement of the quality of life of its constituents. The LMDA Mission… Philippines-Australia Community Assistance Program Lake Mainit Development Alliance

20. To properly manage the Lake Mainit ecosystem and develop potential resources in order to reduce poverty and improve the quality of life of the people in the area.  LMDA General Goal… Philippines-Australia Community Assistance Program Lake Mainit Development Alliance

21. Specific Goals: 1. To conserve the aquatic resources and to enhance their economic, ecological and recreational value. 2. To properly manage forestlands and improve the land cover within the watershed. 3. To promote greater involvement of the government, the private sector, local communities and other stakeholders in the sustainable management of the Lake and other critical resources. Philippines-Australia Community Assistance Program Lake Mainit Development Alliance

22. LMDA Program Components 1. Upland and lowland development and management component 5. Institutional strengthening component 4. Urban settlement areas component 3. Lake management component 2. River management component Philippines-Australia Community Assistance Program Lake Mainit Development Alliance

23. PACAP stands for Philippines – Australia Community Assistance Program. It is a funding facility that provides assistance to community. PACAP has two (2) funding schemes, namely; Focal Community Assistance Scheme (FOCAS) and Responsive Assistance Scheme (RAS). What is PACAP… Philippines-Australia Community Assistance Program Lake Mainit Development Alliance

24. The Goal of PACAP “ Reduce poverty and improve the standard of living of poor communities through sustainable economic and social development”. Philippines-Australia Community Assistance Program Lake Mainit Development Alliance

25. Purpose of PACAP “ Supporting community-initiated sustainable poverty alleviation projects; and “ Assisting capability-building initiatives of the non-profit sector (primarily NGOs and POs) as well as the LGUs to provide services that meet community-initiated needs”.  Philippines-Australia Community Assistance Program Lake Mainit Development Alliance

32. Let Us Join Hands in the Protection, Conservation and Rehabilitation of our very own Lake Mainit and the Watershed where GOD bestowed His bountiful resources. Let us also be a part in building a better environment for the future generation. Lastly… Philippines-Australia Community Assistance Program Lake Mainit Development Alliance