ANALYSIS OF THE DETERMINANTS OF

IPO WATERSHEDS CONDITIONS

A Presentation of Group 2s
Problem Tree Analysis and Research
Questions for Plan 299B
Cainglet, Din, Mallari Mangosing,
Samson

Background
Ipo Watershed
6,600 hectares located in Norzagaray,
Bulacan
Proclaimed as Angat Pilot Forest
Reserve under Presidential
Proclamation 391 on April 10, 1968
DENR Region III and MWSS to coordinate
and implement forest management here

Source: UP Mountaineers Presentation

 Critical
Source of
Water Supply
Enhances the
biodiversity of
Bulacan

Source: UP Mountaineers Presentation

ANGAT DAM

IPO DAM
LA MESA TREATMENT
PLANT

LA MESA WATER
RESERVOIR
BALARA TREATMENT PLANT

Source: UP Mountaineers Presentati

Problem Tree Analysis

Health

Effects

Water Sector

Fewer sources for

clean/potable water

Core Issue

Causes

Need for
Alternative
Network/Dam

Economic
Higher Costs for
Clean Water

Ipo Watershed Worsening Water Condition

Climate
Change

Deforestation
Illegal Logging

Kaingin

Population
Growth
ISF
Unregulated
Activities

Lack of
Management of
Demand-SupplyUse

Research Questions
1. What is the current state of the Ipo
Watershed?
2. What are the determinants/ factors
that contribute to the worsening
condition of the Ipo Watershed?
3. What are the effects of Ipo
Watersheds state to its
stakeholders?