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Agusan River Basin. Mindanao Economy and Environment Summit Grand Regal Hotel, Davao City, June 4-5, 2012. Outline of Presentation. Profile of Agusan River Basin Major Roles Key Challenges/ Constrains Action Plan. Area: 11,937 sq. km. No. of Principal Rivers: Twelve (12)
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Agusan River Basin Mindanao Economy and Environment Summit Grand Regal Hotel, Davao City, June 4-5, 2012
Outline of Presentation • Profile of Agusan River Basin • Major Roles • Key Challenges/ Constrains • Action Plan
Area: • 11,937 sq. km. • No. of Principal Rivers: • Twelve (12) • Agusan, Ojot, Wawa, Andanon, Libang, Maasam, Kasilan, Gibong, Adgaon, Simulao, Kayanan, and Haoan River • River Classification (2009): • Agusan River– Class C • Ojot River-Class A • Wawa River-Class A • Libang River-Class D Quick Facts: Agusan River Basin Location: Region 13 (Agusan Del Norte, Agusan Del Sur) Region XI (Campostela Valley)
Major Roles • Stable Water Resource for agri & domestic use • High Index of Biodiversity • Huge source for renewable energy
Key Challenges/Constraints 1. Lack of appreciation of responsive governance issues at all levels • Capability-technical gaps • Weak organizational mechanisms • Need to streamline & strengthen institutional coordination
Key Challenges/Constraints 2. Alliance Building/need to address RBO formation 3. Poor knowledge management