LAGUNA LAKE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Presentation for
The Bi-Lateral Meetingg with the
Ministry of Environment Japan
On
LAGUNA DE BAY
Laguna Lake Development Authority
Programs Projects and Initiatives
Programs,
Presented By: CESAR R. QUINTOS
Division Chief III, Planning and Project Development
Division
October 23, 2007
LLDA Conference Room
Basic
as c Facts
ac s on
o Laguna
agu a de Bay
ay
“The Lake of Bay”
Laguna de Bay . . .
The largest and most
vital inland water body
i the
in
h Philippines.
Phili i
18th Member
of the
World’s Living Lakes
Network.
QUICK FACTS
Surface Area:
* 900 km2
Average Depth:
~ 2.5 m
Maximum Depth:
~ 20m (Diablo
Pass)
A erage Vol
Average
Volume:
me
2 250 000 000
2,250,000,000
m3
Watershed Area:
* 2,920 km2
Shoreline:
* 285 km
Biological Resources:
fish, mollusks,
plankton
macrophytes
(* At 10.5m Lake Elevation)
The lake is life support system
to about 13 million people
3.5 million of whom live in 29 lakeshore
municipalities and cities
Lakeshore cities/municipalities
=
29
Non-lakeshore cities/municipalities=
32
Total no. of barangays
= 2,656
NAPINDAN CHANNEL
Only Outlet
Pasig River connects
the lake to Manila Bay
Sources of surface recharge
21 Major Tributaries
14% Pagsanjan-Lumban River
7% Sta. Cruz River
79% 19 remaining tributary
rivers
The Pasig River is an important component of the lake
ecosystem. It is the only outlet of the lake but serves also
as an inlet whenever the lake level is lower than Manila Bay.
Salinity Intrusion
Multiple Use Resource
Fishing Transport
Flood Water
Reservoir
Industrial
Route
Cooling
Irrigation
Hydro power
generation
Recreation
Economic Benefits from Lake Fisheries
The natural food in the Lake can support
338,,415 metric tons of fish in the open waters
338
(Lake Primary Productivity, 2005
2005))
The Lake produces 85
85,,000 metric tons of fish per
year from aquaculture
(LdB Environment
Monitor, 2005
2005))
The Lake is a source of livelihood for
approximately 28,
28,000 fisherfolkfisherfolk-families residing
in various municipalities and cities around the
lake (Bureau of Aguatic Statistics and FARMC,
2000))
2000
The Laguna Lake
Development Authority
LLDA Mandate
RA 4850 (1966). . .to promote and accelerate the
development and balanced growth….with due
regard for environmental management….
PD 813 (1975)
Expanded the mandate of
LLDA to address
environmental protection
including the power to issue
permit for the use of surface
waters
aters
LLDA
DAO 2004-61
Transfer of ECC/CNC
issuance
EO 349 (1996)
Adoption and
implementation
of Laguna de
Bay Master Plan
EO 149 (1993)
Placed under DENR
for administrative
supervision and policy
coordination
EO 927 (1983)
- Classified LLDA as Class A Corporation
- Authorized to modify its organization
- Granted water rights over Laguna de Bay and other water bodies
within the region
- Granted power to control and abate pollution within the region
- Authorized to collect fees for the use of lake water
Philippine Clean Water Act
R.A. 9275
9 Recognizes the LLDA mandate
9 Laguna de Bay Region as a watershedwatershedfocused WQMA
LLDA Mandate
T
“ o
promote
and
accelerate
the
development and balanced growth of the Laguna
Lake area within the context of national and
regional plans and economic development to
carry out the development of the Laguna de Bay
Region with due regard and adequate provisions
for environmental management and control,
preservation of the quality of human life and
ecological
g
systems
y
and the p
prevention of undue
ecological disturbances, deterioration and
pollution. “
Composition of the LLDA Board of Directors
Under R.A. 4850 as amended
Representative of the Office of the President
Secretary, Department of Environment and Natural
Resources
Secretary, Department of Trade and Industry
Secretary, National Economic Development Authority
Governor, Province of Laguna
Governor, Province of Rizal
Chairman, Metro Manila Development Authority
Presidents, Leagues of Mayors of Rizal and Laguna
Private Investors’ Representative
General Manager, LLDA, ex-Officio member
LAGUNA de BAY
IS EXTREMELY
STRESSED
Rapid expansion of industrialization
and urbanization in the region. . .
Waste Sink
Sewerage canals in 61 cities and towns within Laguna de Bay
Region empty into 21 tributary rivers which all drain into the lake.
Manila Bay also channels polluted waters into the lake daily via the
Pasigg River due to tidal flows.
Excessive discharge of pollutant. . .
from agriculture .. .
from communities. .
from communities. .
from denuded forest. . .
from industries. .
Organic Waste Profile in the Lake
(As of 2004
2004))
Agriculture
9.8%
Forest
0.8%
Industry
11.5%
Domestic
77.9%
Fierce competition over access
to the lake fishery resources
Illegal
Illegal Fishing
Fishing Practices
Practices
Sakag
Fish catch
Suro
Pukot
BIOLOGICAL POLLUTION
Proliferation of non-native
species, most recent of
which
hi h iis th
the janitor
j it fish
fi h
… On Indiscriminate Reclamation
And
Encroachment of Shoreland Areas
N
TAYTAY
PASIG
TAGUIG
LUPANG ARENDA
TAYTAY RIZAL
TAYTAY,
ANGONO
BINANGONAN
CARDONA
BARAS
TANAY
SUCAT
PILILLA
MUNTINLUPA
SAN PEDRO
SINILOAN
BIÑAN
MABITAC
PAETE
STA. ROSA
KALAYAAN
CABUYAO
LUMBAN
STA. CRUZ
PILA
VICTORIA
CALAUAN
BAY
CALAMBA
LOS BAÑOS
The squatters colony of about 25,000 informal settlerfamilies in Brgy. Arenda in Taytay, Rizal now occupies
175 hectares of the buffer zone (between 12.50-10.50
meter elevation).
Environmental User Fee System
Pilot economic-based instrument for pollution control and
abatement in the Philippines
Reduction of pollution
water quality improvement
•
Provide incentives for dischargers
•
Raise funds for water quality improvement
6000
5000
Number of Firms
4000
3000
2000
1000
0
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
year
BOD LOADINGS
Firms
1997
5402
222
BOD LOADINGS, MT/yr/ REDUCTIONS, %
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
4432
1790
2309
1687
791
255
429
628
738
914
2003
828
1080
2004
1586
1402
2005
1829
1729
Environmental User Fee System - Number of Firms Monitored
As of June 2007
4000
4000
2576
3500
Number of Firms
BOD Loading
2000
1800
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
BOD Loading
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
Universe/Standard
Total No. of Firms Monitored
Num ber of Firm s
BOD LOADING, MT/yr / REDUCTIONS
Environmental User Fee System - PCO Accreditation
as of June 2007
4000
4000
3500
No. of Firms
3000
1911
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
Universe/Standard
Total No. PCOs Accredited
Environmental Management Program
PERMIT SYSTEM / REGULATORY ACTIONS
LLDA achieves effective closure
of point sources of pollution
through regulatory and
enforcement actions vs. erring
industrial and other
p
establishments and open
dumpsites
WATER QUALITY MONITORING
Laguna de Bay Stations – 5
Lake Early Warning Stations – 4
Tributary River Stations - 17
RIVER REHABILITATION PROGRAM thru…
Environmental Army
River Councils
River Seeding
Physical Clean-up
Adopt a River
RIVER REHABILITATION
Jan. – June 2007 Activities
• conducted seven (7) River Clean
Clean-ups
ups all
over the Region.
• exceeded its target of 5 clean-ups (140%)
due to active involvement of the River
Councils, the LGUs and other organizations
who initiated such activities.
SHORELAND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Relative Location of Laguna de Bay
• The Laguna deShoreland
Bay Shoreland,
Areas stretching from
approximately 14,000 hectares is submerged in lake
water for
f periods
i d ranging
i
f
from
6 to 8 months
h
depending on the amount of rainfall.
FISHERY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM thru . . .
• Community
mobilization
(Bantay Lawa) vs.
illegal fishing
Muntinlupa 30 Has.
•Lake Seeding
Tabon 126 Has.
Rayap 5000 Has.
•Establishment of Fish Sanctuaries
and … IMPLEMENTATION OF LAGUNA DE BAY ZOMAP
Fishpen area - 10,000 has.
Fishcage area - 5,000 has.
•
Most feasible management
system for equitable allocation
of the lake’s fishery resources
•
Prescribe the area allocation
and defines the fishpen/cage
layout, fish sanctuaries and
open fishing, navigational
access channels
•
Provides the criteria,
criteria guidelines
and procedures for proper
allocation of aquaculture
structures
AQUACULTURE STRUCTURES IN 1984
1996 ZOMAP
Fp:10,000 Has.
Current Situation
Project Components
Component 1
Watershed Co
Co--Management Program
Component 2
Strengthening Institutions and
Instruments
Establishing aLIVELIHOOD
Beneficial
SUSTAINABLE
Use
for
the Dreaded
AND
BIODIVERSITY
Janitor
J
o Fish
s
CONSERVATION
Research
studies
is
being
undertaken with BFAR Region 4-A
on the proliferation of exotic
species
i
“Benefiting from the
Dreaded Janitor Fish”
• Siniloan River Rehabilitation and Management
Foundation garnered US$143,000
US$143 000 prize in the
Development Market Place Global Competition
in 2005
¾ Project utilizes janitor fish as main ingredient for fishmeal
and feedmeal production and assesses its viability in
backyard pigfarms
• Results of the study including the laboratory
analysis of the feeds and animal flesh for
heavy metal contents were disclosed to
stakeholders last 13 July.
Laguna de Bay Institutional
Strengthening
g
g and Community
y
Participation Project (LISCOP)
Meeting the Challenges to the
Sustainable Development of Laguna
de Bay
Specific Objectives
• Harness and deepen community
involvement in micro-watershed
activities.
• Strengthen LGU self-governance in
environmental management of the
lake and its watershed.
LISCOP Component 1
• Two watershed enhancement sub
projects have been completed namely :
a. Tanay Microwatershed Enhancement
Sub--project
Sub
project..
b. Cavinti EcoEco-tourism Sub
Sub--Project
• Majayjay Eco
Eco--tourism Devt.
Devt. SubSub-project
has been approved for financing
Concept of PDP
• A mechanism that makes use
of information to create public
pressure and motivates the
polluters
to
reduce
their
pollution and comply with
environmental
standards
(SEECCTA, 2003).
Three Waves of Pollution Control
Public Disclosure
Local PDP Experiences
INDUSTRIES
• In the First Cycle, ten industries were
awarded
d d for
f garnering
i blue
bl rating;
ti
th
three
were
given red rating and 13 were given black
ratings and were tagged as “ Pasaway sa
Lawa”
• In the Second Cycle, three industries were
awarded for g
garnering
g green
g
rating;
g; 47
received certificates for blue rating; 27 were
given red ratings and 26 were tagged as
“Pasaway sa Lawa”
Local PDP Experiences
Local Government Units
• The City of Marikina was awarded
“Dangal ng Lawa” for its excellent
environmental performance
• Seven LGUs were given citations for
their Best Practices and environmental
projects
j
Impacts of Local PDP
• Companies that failed attracted scrutiny of media
and the public.
public
• Firms with favorable ratings used their award to
boost their product or service.
• Relative improvement of industrial firms
environmental performance were noted
• Local Government Units’
Units best practices and
technology may be replicated in other LGUs
• LGU awards may be used to attract investors as
well as tourists in their cities/municipalities
LLDA implements an Integrated Water Resources
Management Approach in Laguna de Bay Region,
Region
showcasing the symbiosis of Man and Nature for
sustainability, with focus on preserving ecological
integrity and promoting economic growth.
Visit us at:
www.llda.gov.ph