Capiz starts own integrated coastal mgt plan
ROXAS CITY – The provincial government of Capiz has taken initial steps towards the formulation of an integrated coastal management plan that would serve as a framework for the proper use and management of the province’s natural resources.
Although focused on the coastal sector the plan, according to Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer Dionisio Molina, Jr. will take into account the interrelationships between aqua-marine environment and resources and those of the inland and upland areas.
A two-day orientation-workshop for this purpose was held recently at the Pag-ulikid Training Center at the Governor’s Mansion compound at Barangay Lanot here. Various stakeholder groups and representatives participated in the activity.
The orientation-workshop was organized by the provincial government headed by Gov. Victor Tanco and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) through its Coastal and Marine Management Office.
The provincial government and DENR through its provincial office here will continue to collaborate with each other in putting together the components of the framework plan that would benefit present and future generations of Capiceños.
Local government and environment officials here said Capiz has vast and rich aqua-marine areas but which need to be properly explored and protected from destructive activities. (PIA)