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Beatriz Santos
Linasin Fisherfolk Assoc.
Presentation Outline
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IV. V.
Introduction Status/Accomplishments Problems Encountered and Actions Taken to Address the Problems Activities/Tasks Remaining Lessons Learned and Good Practices
Project Title:
Project Location
Smallest MPA in Zambales 33% live coral cover 37 fish species, 17 families
I. Introduction
RATIONALE
The MPA establishment was identified during the formulation of the Integrated Coastal Resource Management (ICRM) Plan of the Municipality of San Felipe, for mitigating and reducing coastal problems, an indication of the stakeholders and local leaders awareness of the significance of the local natural resource management, within the context of a marine reserve. Stock enhancement as part of the Habitat Management activities was one mechanism accepted during the formulation of Marine Protected Area (MPA) Management Plan for San Felipe.
I. Introduction
PROJECT COST Php. 325,000 from ADB thru DENR
ICRMP Php. 60,000 LGU San Felipe counterpart TOTAL Project Cost: Php. 385,000.00
I. Introduction
LEGAL BASIS
I. Introduction
MANAGEMENT BODY The San Felipe MPA shall be managed by the Local Government Unit of San Felipe with the local chief executive (LCE). The LCE will be supported by the MPA Technical Working Group (TWG) who will be a group of technical representatives from concerned agencies such as DENR, DA-BFAR, PNP, MPDO, Sangguniang Bayan Representative and Regional ICRM Center Representative. The Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO) will directly assist the MPA Manager, PO Chair and the committees in the implementation of this conservation project.
I. Introduction
PROJECT ACTIVITIES
a. Identification of suitable site b. Strengthening and capability building of POs implementing the project c. Purchasing of juvenile clams from Pangasinan hatchery d. Seeding of giant clams in the identified site e. Monitoring of growth and survival of clams
I. Introduction
OBJECTIVES The project aims to rehabilitate and promote natural recruitment of giant clams and to conserve, protect and sustain the management of fishery and aquatic resources in the area. The specific objectives of the project are:
1. To provide additional source of income for the local fishers and MPA Council through enhanced ecotourism and user fees system; 2. To increase giant clams population in the MPA; and 3. To sustain the reef condition and fish stocks in the MPA.
October 2012 LGU personnel's, PO members and Officers, fisherfolks, FARMC attended the meeting Presentation of approved Biodiversity Conservation Project Proposal and Work Plan
December 14, 2012 Conducted site assessment and giant clams inventory inside the core zone of the MPA Delineated the selected site for giant clams seeding project Map of the proposed site prepared Assessment and inventory report prepared and submitted
Mayor Carolyn S. Farias, 17 PO members and LGU staff attended the On-site Exposure & Training on Feb. 23-24, 2013 at UP-MSI Ocean Nursery, Bolinao Clams identification, familiarization, tagging and monitoring were learned by the participants
Once a week monitoring of giant clams conducted by the PO Monitoring report prepared and submitted Seeded giant clams measured individually and diseases identified Giant clams predators removed
IEC Activities
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Procurement
Tridacna gigas 8pcs Tridacna squamosa 16pcs
TOTAL
24pcs
Financial
Cash Beginning (Opening Balance) Mobilization Fund Conduct of Site Assessment Coordination at UP-MSI 1st Payment Exposure Trip &Training on Giant Clam Stock Enhancement Procurement of Giant Clams 2nd Payment Monitoring of BioCon Project Construction of MPA Headquarters Gasoline for Patrolling at BioCon Retention Fee Repair of MPA Headquarters TOTAL 500.00 31,492.00 (10,000.00) (15,000.00) 200,070.00 (100,000.00) (80,000.00) 61,750.00 (10,000.00) (25,000.00) (2,000.00) 15,437.50 (10,000.00) 57,249.50
Lessons Learned
Close coordination with community especially fisherfolks and law enforcement officers Importance of trainings
Next steps
Continuous patrolling of the MPA Continuous monitoring of the BioCon Project Replacement of lost marker buoys Installation of additional marker buoys Purchase of snorkling gears and communication equipment Repair of MPA Outpost Provision of insurance for Bantay Dagat
Thank you!