DENR JOINS NATIONAL LAUNCH OF 'KALINISAN SA BAGONG PILIPINAS' PROGRAM
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SMALL WATER IMPOUNDING SYSTEM TO BOOST WATER SECURITY, REFORESTATION EFFORTS IN BATAAN. In an effort to boost water security and reforestation efforts in Bataan, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) here is building a Small Water Impounding System (SWIS) in Barangay Dangcol, Balanga City. SWIS is a water storage system designed with an earth embankment spillway outlet. It sources water from the closest available spring or body of water. The construction of this SWIS not only provides water source to adjacent plantations, but likewise aids in the irrigation of agricultural lands leading to enhanced productivity, livelihood and local economy. The multiple uses of SWIS, such as conservation of soil and water, irrigation for crops, source of water for livestock, minimization of flooding, soil erosion and siltation of fertile bottom lands, contribute to sustainable development and efficient resource management. (-30-)
YOUTH FOR RESILIENCE. Some 120 youth leaders, local youth development council members and state workers participated in a Youth for Resilience training organized by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Balanga City, Bataan.
Participants were exposed to various lectures and activities aimed at imparting knowledge and awareness on disaster risk reduction (DRR) and resilience building, as well as the fundamentals of DRR action plan.
Topics discussed during the three-day workshop include The Basics of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, Futureβs Thinking in DRRM, Shaping Tomorrowβs Green Campaigners, and Youth Experiences in the Field of Disaster Management.
The youth participants also took part in a number of exercises and workshops designed to improve their appreciation of the subject matter. Aside from DENR officials, youth and disaster resilience experts from the non-government organization U-INSPIRE discussed the value of disaster resilience during the event.
An exhibit featuring the various natural wonders of Bataan, as well as DENR activities in the area, was also put up for participants to peruse during the workshop. (-30-)