A Case of Sustainable Use and Management of Coastal Wetlands

Bani, Pangasinan

Bani is located on the northwestern tip of the province of Pangasinan bordering the Lingayen gulf on the east and the South China sea on the west

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BANI MANGROVES

Situated in the:

Sitio: Bangring, Barangay: San MiguelMunicipality: BaniProvince of Pangasinan

Area: 86.27 HasBearing: TrueScale: 1:10,000

86.27 Has

Bani River

Fish Ponds

Tambac Bay

Fish Ponds

Carita River

LEGEND:

Boundary of Bani Mangrove

River/Creek

Guard House

Board Walk

Location: Bani, Province of Pangasinan, Philippines

Area: 42.25 hectares

Name: Known as “Bangrin Marine

Protected Area”

Overexploitation of resources (Overfishing)

Aquatic pollution

Erosion and Siltation

Community Organizing and People Empowerment

Team building Training

Public consultations

Enhancing Community Involvement through capability building trainings, workshops, and

technical trainings/seminars

Seminars and Workshops

Coastal Law EnforcementEnactment of Municipal Fisheries Ordinance

of 2004

Creation of Task Groups on Illegal Fishing (enforce ordinance and other coastal laws)

Local Proclamation of Bangrin mangroves as a marine protected area.

IEC as a strategy

Department of Education’s participation in CRM advocacy –integration of CRM into the school’s activities

Conduct of Environmental Education

Focus Group Discussions

Consultations and Seminars

Workshops: Planning and Implementation

Participation of national agencies on IEC activities

Creation of Marine Environment Response System (MERSys)

IEC as a strategy

POs trained as Kalikasters(Radio broadcasters) and IEC Advocates

Also used the print media to enhance awareness of the public on sustainable use of the coastal wetlands

Tapping of Local Cable provider – special feature on CRM activities

Mangrove Marine Protected Area featured in “At Your Service” Program of GMA 7

Anchored by Ms. Rhea Santos

Bani CRMP featured in IBC 13’s Good Take

Mudcrab/siganid culture

Livelihood and Enterprises Development* Introduction of Livelihood options and opportunities

Goat raising

Oyster Culture and Production

Networking/Linkaging

• Forging of partnership agreements with other agencies and institutions

• Formation of task groups with other municipalities to implement coastal laws

Site management activities

Nursery establishment

Annual mangrove planting

Water Quality Monitoring

Integration of Coastal clean up as regular community activity

Regular river clean-up

Fisheries Management Strategy

Issuance of Fishers’ license

Licensing of Fishing gears and boats

Zoning of municipal waters

ZONE I- ECOTOURISM ZONE

ZONE II- MULTIPLE USE ZONE

ZONE III- FISHERY MANAGEMENT ZONE

ZONE IV- TRADE AND NAVIGATION ZONE

ZONE V- PROTECTED ZONES

Formulation and Institutionalization of the CRM Plan

Formulated the 5 yr Coastal Resources Management (CRM) Plan with the participation of the Community

Allocation of CRM budget from the Municipal Development Fund (MDF)

Co-Management as a Strategy

Covenant Signing between LGU and MPA Managers

Strengthening of FARMCs

Federation of People’s Organizations

-Participation of Fisherfolk Associations

Enhancing community involvement and participation

Covenant signing with the Marine Protected Area Management Council

Stakeholders involvement

Federation of Peoples Organizations

A. Simulation of CRM by other cities and municipalities

Anda, PangasinanBolinao, Pangasinan

Dagupan City, Pangasinan

ABBA (Alaminos, Bani, Bolinao & Anda) cluster was created

BIDA (Bani, Infanta, Dasol, Agno) cluster was also established

B. Creation of partnership with neighboring municipalities

C. Increase of fish catch resources : 2.0 kg to 3.25 kgs

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5

10

15

20

25

1970 1980 1990 2000

Kg/day

Source: LGU Bani

D. Eradication of Destructive Fishing Methods

and Fine Mesh nets

E. Venue for CRM learningCited as CRM learning destination by USAID

Senegal Integrated Marine & Coastal Resource Mgt. Study Tour

Manila WALDORF School Study Tour

Perfect for ecotourism activities such as bird watching-endemic and migratory water fowls

F. Promotion of Bangrin mangroves as ecotourism destination

G. Recipient of various national citations and awards

“Galing Pook Awards”grand slam champion

Presented By: Ms. Marilyn M. Racoma

Filipino Participant