The Call of the Rivers Rivers Run Through the Geography of Davao City

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The Call of the Rivers Rivers run through the geography of Davao City. Springing out from Bukidnon, the waters meander and fl ow throughout Mindanao, forming tributaries and creeks that end in Davao and empty into the Davao Gulf. There are seven river systems which lend their names to the watersheds that defi ne the character of the city. These are the Sibulan, Lipadas, Talomo, Matina Pangi, Davao, Lasang, and Tuganay rivers. Of these seven, only three rivers are within Davao City. These are the Lipadas, Talomo, and Matina Pangi. The rest are shared by neighboring provinces. In this year’s edition of the IDIS calendar, we highlight six rivers which fi gure prominently in the lives of Dabawenyos. Included in this calendar are the Panigan and Tamugan rivers, both tributaries to the greater Davao River. These rivers will be tapped as the future source of the city’s drinking water. It is because of these rivers, and the watersheds where they belong, that the Davao City Watershed Management Council (WMC) is steadfast in its mandate to protect and sustainably manage the watershed areas. As these rivers have shaped the city’s past and present, so will they continue to shape the future of Dabawenyos.

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INTERFACE FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENT HILIPPINE INTERVENTIONS, (IDIS) INC. P ENVIRONMENT Clean Water, Healthy Watersheds I HR HILFSWERK Fostering Partnerships for the Environment “Boundaries don’t protect rivers, people do.” Brad Arrowsmith, American landowner Talomo River Flowing from Mt. Talomo, the river meanders in an east- increasing livestock and poultry farms, as well as the residential southerly direction. Traversing through parts of Calinan and development along the riverbanks. Within the watershed, Tugbok districts, it fl ows down to the Coca-Cola Bottlers Plant banana and pineapple plantations have overrun the slopes, before emptying out into Talomo Bay. It is the city’s second increasing the risk for pesticide contamination of ground and major drainage outlet; the water that fl ows down from the surface water. eastern slopes of Mt. Apo from the bulk of Talomo’s river fl ow. Talomo’s importance as a primary river was evident Mt. Talomo has been identifi ed as a center of biodiversity early in the history of Davao when the OHTA Development by researchers from the Philippine Eagle Foundation. The Company, a Japanese abaca plantation, built the city’s fi rst remaining dipterocarp forest along its slopes is home to a hydro-electric power plant along its river banks. large number species of fl ora and fauna that can only be found in Mindanao. The Talomo river recharges the Dumoy Aquifer which is currently the most important water source for Davao City. The DENR-EMB has been conducting regular quality The Davao City Water District maintains 57 production wells monitoring of its surface water. While it has classifi ed Talomo in this area, which produce more than ninety percent of River surface water as a “ Class B” and has recommended groundwater which is supplied to Dabawenyo households. its use for recreational purposes, it has also found signifi cant However, like any other resource, the aquifer is in danger amounts of coliform in its downstream, a result of the of being depleted. The river itself is facing threats from the increasing human activity along its riverbanks.

What can you do to protect Talomo River? Local creeks connected to Talomo River

Participate in Rainforestation Efforts Tagakpan Creek Wangan Creek Cugan Creek Malagos Creek Join in rainforestation efforts regularly organized by the Davao City Water District and other organizations and environmental groups. Eco-tourism Highlights along Talomo River Conserve Water Use Dumoy water only for drinking. Harvest rainwater for domestic or non-essential use. Adopt a Riverbank This project is being implemented by the Watershed Management Council to facilitate the reforestation and preservation of the riverbanks. Reforested riverbanks serve as buffer zones which protect the river from pesticide contamination by nearby plantations. Lobby the City Government Participate in lobbying to fast track the review and enforcement of the Water Resources Management Ordinance, otherwise known as the Water Code. The Water Code mandates the monitoring and Waterfalls Dipping Hiking and Camping Bird Watching River Rafting and Tubing regulation of water extractors, particularly companies and corporations that continue to extract water Datu Sicao and Mt. Talomo Talomo Watershed Talomo River Upstream from the Dumoy aquifer for industrial and commercial use. Tres Marias Waterfalls

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Feb 2 World Wetlands Day Feb 7 Anniversary of Davao City Ban Aerial Spraying Ordinance

Interface Development Interventions (IDIS) Inc. Financial support from: Clean Water, Healthy Watersheds FOUNDATION PHILIPPINE 2nd Floor, ALMACEN Building, Km. 11, Davao-Bukidnon Road, Catalunan Pequeño, Davao City 299-4552 [email protected] www.idisphil.org Interface Development Interventions ENVIRONMENT f I HR HILFSWERK Fostering Partnerships for the Environment “There’s a river somewhere that ﬂ ows through the lives of everyone” Lipadas River Roberta Flack, American singer Flowing northwest-southeast towards Davao Gulf, the Lipadas River cuts across the slopes of Mt. Apo, draining towards Lizada in Toril District. It is also one of three rivers which are located within the city’s boundaries. Before the outbreak of World War II, the Lipadas river was utilized mainly for irrigation since Toril was home to large, Japanese-owned abaca, ramie, and coconut plantations. It was said that the river was the favorite sanctuary of carabaos who would wallow in its cold waters to escape the tropical heat.

These days, ramie and abaca have been replaced with bananas. Monocrop and other agribusiness plantations have overrun the catchment area of Lipadas River leading to concerns of pesticide contamination via the run-off coming from the plantations. In Daliaon Plantation barangay, for example, banana groves have completely replaced the forest timber which used to grow thickly on the slopes.

From 2006–2010, the DENR-EMB has conducted monitoring of the river’s surface water quality. From its headwaters in Mt. Apo Natural Park to Baracayo in Toril, the surface water is rated ﬁ t for drinking. It is for this reason that the Davao City Water District (DCWD) once considered the river as an alternate source of drinking water. However, the small volume of river water is not sufﬁ cient to service the entire city.

At its midstream, the water quality is rated B, which is good for recreational purposes. The downstream portion, which begins from Barangay Alambre down to the Davao Gulf, is rated C for ﬁ shery, boating or industrial purposes.

What can you do to protect Lipadas River? Local creeks connected to Lipadas River Adopt a Riverbank Macaring Creek Bayabas Creek Gumate Creek This project is being implemented by the Watershed Management Council to facilitate the reforestation and preservation of the Lubogan Creek Sirawan Creek riverbanks. Reforested riverbanks serve as buffer zones which protect the river from further contamination by pesticides used in nearby plantations. Recreational activities in Lipadas Watershed Do Your Share in Cleaning Riverbanks Do not throw any kind of waste into the river. Promote organic farming and natural waste treatment along the riverbanks.. Be Vigilant Report any cases of quarrying or pollution to your local barangay environment committee or to CENRO. Report violations in the implementation of the buffer zone. The Watershed Code of Davao City mandates that there should be at least 40m of buffer zone along the riverbank. Lobby the City Government Help lobby for the immediate review and enforcement of the Water Resources Management Ordinance, otherwise known as the Water Code. The Water Code mandates the monitoring and regulation of water extraction, as well as provides for budget appropriation to Off-Road Trekking Mountain Biking Bird Watching allow the city to efﬁ ciently manage its water resources. Tungkalan and Bayabas Lipadas Watershed Trails Lipadas Watershed Tungkalan and Bayabas

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Mar 3 World Wildlife Day Mar 22 World Water Day Mar 14 International Day for Action for Rivers Apr 22 Earth Day Mar 21 International Day of Forests Interface Development Interventions (IDIS) Inc. Financial support from: Clean Water, Healthy Watersheds FOUNDATION PHILIPPINE 2nd Floor, ALMACEN Building, Km. 11, Davao-Bukidnon Road, Catalunan Pequeño, Davao City 299-4552 [email protected] www.idisphil.org Interface Development Interventions ENVIRONMENT f I HR HILFSWERK Fostering Partnerships for the Environment “To live by a large river is to be kept in the heart of things.” John Haines, American poet and educator Panigan River Panigan River lies inside the main Davao River Watershed area. In 2012, a research commissioned by the Interface Development While it is not considered as a major tributary, it is still important Interventions also discovered that the area along Panigan because its river ﬂ ow contributes to the water volume of nearby River is a center of endemism. Researchers from the Philippine Tamugan River, whose surface water is being developed as a Eagle Foundation found evidence that the dipterocarp forests future source of drinking water for the City. surrounding Panigan and nearby Tamugan host a wide variety of ﬂ ora and fauna that are endemic to the region. Flowing past Mt. Tipolog, the Panigan river traverses the upland barangays of Cadalian, Carmen, and Tawan-tawan These include the Tarictic Hornbill, the rare Mindanao Montane before joining with Tamugan river. Because of its proximity to Racquet-tail, the Mindanao Scops Forest Owl, the Mindanao banana and pineapple plantations, it is vulnerable to pesticide Fruit Bat, the Philippine Flying Lemur and the Philippine Pygmy contamination. This is why a community volunteer group, the Squirrel. All are categorized as threatened or near threatened Bantayo Aweg, regularly conducts water monitoring in the species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature upstream and downstream portions of the river. (IUCN).

What can you do to protect Panigan River? Participate in Rainforestation Local creeks connected to Panigan River Join rainforestation activities along the riverbanks in the upstream portion of the river. Planting native trees will ensure that the river quality will be maintained since the root system will prevent soil erosion, trap pesticide residues and absorb the run-off. Bunoyong Creek Miyo Creek Tuburan Creek Lobby the City Government Help lobby for the immediate review and enforcement of the Water Resources Management Ordinance, otherwise known as the Water Eco-tourism Highlights along Panigan River Code. The Water Code is essential in monitoring and regulating water extraction, as well as appropriates budget to allow the city to efﬁ ciently manage its water resources. Be Vigilant Report any cases of quarrying or pollution to your local barangay environment committee or to CENRO. Report violations in the implementation of the buffer zone; under the Watershed Code, there should be no activities/establishments 20–40 meters from the riverbank. Lobby for the Implementation of the Watershed Code Lobby for the implementation of the provision that mandates the phase out of nearby plantations to protect the river from pesticide contamination. Hiking Bird Watching Aerial Viewing Spelunking Do your Share in River Cleaning. Mt. Tipolog Tipolog Plateau Tawan-tawan Agricultural Panigan Cave When hiking in Mt. Tipolog, never leave garbage in the area. Promote or support organic farming initiatives along the riverbank. Bird Viewing Deck Tramline

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May 22 International Day for Biological Diversity Jun 5 World Environment Day June Philippine Eagle Week (4-10) Jun 8 World Oceans Day June Philippine Environment Month Jun 25 National Arbor Day Interface Development Interventions (IDIS) Inc. Financial support from: Clean Water, Healthy Watersheds FOUNDATION PHILIPPINE 2nd Floor, ALMACEN Building, Km. 11, Davao-Bukidnon Road, Catalunan Pequeño, Davao City 299-4552 [email protected] www.idisphil.org Interface Development Interventions ENVIRONMENT f I HR HILFSWERK Fostering Partnerships for the Environment “A river is the report card for its watershed.” Adam Levere, American environment ofﬁ cial Tamugan River Located in the northwestern part of Davao City, Tamugan River originates from the Mt. Apo range at the boundary of Davao and North Cotabato. As it ﬂ ows downward to the Davao Gulf, it is joined by the Panigan and Kidale rivers, and Gumalang creek, resulting in a large volume of surface water that can be tapped for drinking purposes.

The DENR-EMB has classiﬁ ed the quality of Tamugan’s surface water as Class A. It is for this reason that the river is being eyed as the future source of drinking water for the city. Tapping its surface waters will mean that the groundwater aquifers of Talomo River will be allowed to recharge, thus preserving the quality and quantity of the Dumoy aquifer for future generations.

At present, threats still remain. While the river use has been primarily limited to domestic purposes, the presence of nearby banana and pineapple plantations increase the risk for pesticide contamination in the surface water. The occasional extraction of sand and gravel at the downstream portion of the river are also potential problems.

What can you do to protect Tamugan River? Participate in Rainforestation Efforts Join rainforestation efforts in the Panigan-Tamugan watershed area. Planting native trees along upland slopes and riverbanks will help protect water quality and prevent soil erosion. Eco-tourism Highlights along Tamugan River Do Your Share in River Cleaning When hiking in the watershed, never leave garbage in the area. Promote or support organic farming initiatives along the riverbank. Be Vigilant Report any cases of pollution to local barangay authorities or the Watershed Management Council (WMC). Report Violations Report violations in the implementation of the buffer zone; under the Watershed Code, there should be no activities/establishments 20–40 meters from the riverbank. Lobby the City Government Help lobby for the immediate review and enforcement of the Water Resources Management Ordinance, otherwise known as the Water Code. The Water Code is essential in monitoring and regulating water extraction, as well as appropriates budget to allow the city to efﬁ ciently manage its water resources. Cliff Diving River Trekking Bird Watching Bakong Cliff Diving Tamugan River Tamugan Watershed Site Adopt a Riverbank This project is being implemented by the Watershed Management Council to facilitate the reforestation and preservation of the riverbanks. Reforested riverbanks serve as buffer zones that protect the river from further contamination by pesticides used in nearby plantations.

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Jul 11 World Population Day July National Disaster Consciousness Month

Interface Development Interventions (IDIS) Inc. Financial support from: Clean Water, Healthy Watersheds FOUNDATION PHILIPPINE 2nd Floor, ALMACEN Building, Km. 11, Davao-Bukidnon Road, Catalunan Pequeño, Davao City 299-4552 [email protected] www.idisphil.org Interface Development Interventions ENVIRONMENT f I HR HILFSWERK Fostering Partnerships for the Environment “We forget that the water cycle and the life cycle are one” Matina River Jacques Cousteau, oceanographer Considered as the city’s smallest river, Matina River ﬂ ows from Biao Escuela and traverses through the barangays of Matina Pangi and Matina Crossing before draining in the estuary of Brgy. Matina Aplaya. It is one of three rivers which are completely within the city’s territory.

In 2013, the river was the site of a fl ash fl ood which ravaged fi ve barangays that lay close to the river. Since then, the river has been the focus of reforestation efforts initiated by the communities. Particularly noteworthy is the Malibago riverbank reforestation initiated by the local barangay of Matina Pangi.

What can you do to protect Matina River?

Participate in Riverbank Reforestation Help sustain community initiatives on riverbank reforestation. Foresters recommend planting of malibago trees because it grows easily and its root systems efﬁ ciently prevent soil erosion. Adopt a Riverbank This project is being implemented by the Watershed Management Council to facilitate the reforestation and preservation of the riverbanks. Eco-tourism Highlights along Matina River Reforested riverbanks serve as buffer zones that protect the river from further contamination by pesticides used in nearby plantations. Don’t Throw your Waste into the River If you live by the riverbanks, refrain from throwing wastes into the waterway. Segregate recyclables, and promote organic farming initiatives along the riverbanks. Initiate weekend cleaning tours along the riverbanks.

Report Violations Report violations in the implementation of the buffer zone; under the Watershed Code, there should be no activities/establishments 3–20 meters from the riverbank.

Be Vigilant Report any cases of quarrying or pollution to your local barangay environment committee or to CENRO. Riverbank Trekking Tulay na Kawayan Local Fishing Matina Pangi Matina Crossing Matina Pangi and Aplaya Malibago Reforestation Site Community Bamboo Bridge

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Sept 16 International Day of Preservation of Ozone Layer Oct 24 International Day of Climate Action Sept 18 World Water Monitoring Day October International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (20-26) Oct 16 World Food Day Interface Development Interventions (IDIS) Inc. Financial support from: Clean Water, Healthy Watersheds FOUNDATION PHILIPPINE 2nd Floor, ALMACEN Building, Km. 11, Davao-Bukidnon Road, Catalunan Pequeño, Davao City 299-4552 [email protected] www.idisphil.org Interface Development Interventions ENVIRONMENT f I HR HILFSWERK Fostering Partnerships for the Environment “Sit by a river. Find peace and meaning in the rhythm of the lifeblood of the Earth.” Anonymous

The Davao River is considered the largest river in the city and the The DENR-EMB,Davao in a fi ve-year situational report,River has found that primary drainage outlet for the waters fl owing downward from the river water quality has deteriorated due to the presence of the eastern slope of Mt. Apo. industrial, commercial activities and the informal river settlements along the downstream portion. In its upstream portions, it is The river stretches 143 kilometers. Originating from as far as Salug classifi ed Class A, although the DENR-EMB also recommended river in San Fernando, Bukidnon, it fl ows southward along central that it should be used for recreational purposes. Davao City before draining to Davao Gulf. Its area is also the largest among Davao’s watersheds and is also considered to be To sustainably manage the river, a Davao River Basin the third largest river basin in Mindanao. Management Alliance (DRBMA) was formed by the Bukidnon Watershed Management Council, the Davao City Watershed During pre-colonial times, it was a very important trade route Management Council (WMC) and the Davao Gulf Management among native tribes. Known then as Tagalook River, the river was Council. The DRBMA formulated a Master Plan for the protection under the jurisdiction of Datu Bago, who defended Davao Gulf and sustainable use of the Davao River and its tributaries. It will from Spanish colonizers. also take the lead in its implementation so that Dabawenyos will be able to continue to enjoy the use of Davao River. Today, the river is known more popularly as the Bankerohan River.

What can you do to protect Davao River? Various activities along Davao River Participate in Rainforestation Initiatives Participate in rainforestation efforts along the riverbanks located in the upstream portion of the river. Planting native trees will help maintain river quality because the root systems will prevent the erosion of riverbanks and absorb surface run-off. Support the Implementation of the Septage and Sewerage Ordinance of Davao City This proposed ordinance will ensure that the waste water coming from the Bankerohan Public Market and other commercial and industrial establishments along the downstream will be treated before it is released to the river. River Rafting and Tubing Dragon Boat River Festival Davao River Upstream Davao River Downstream Kadayawan Festival Highlight Don’t Throw Your Waste into the River Held annually in August If you live by the riverbanks, refrain from throwing wastes into the waterway. Segregate recyclables, and participate in barangay composting to turn your biodegradables to healthy fertilizer. Adopt a Riverbank This project is being implemented by the Watershed Management Council to facilitate the reforestation and preservation of the riverbanks. Reforested riverbanks serve as buffer zones that protect the river from further contamination by nearby industrial and commercial activities. Lobby to the City Government Waterfalls Dipping Fishing Riverbank Trail Biking Join efforts to fast track the review and enforcement of the Water Resources Management Ordinance, otherwise known as the Water Sandawa Falls in Puting Bato Bolton Bridge and Waan and Mandug Code. The Water Code mandates the monitoring and regulation of water extraction, as well as appropriates budget to allow the city Riverside Park MTB Trails to efﬁ ciently manage its water resources.

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