BUAYAN-MALUNGON RIVER BASIN




Location



Area               : 1,505.09 sq. km.
Region           : XI and XII
Provinces      : Davao del Sur, Davao Occidental, Sarangani, South Cotabato
Towns/Cities : 11
Barangays      : 68
Outlet             : Sarangani Bay
Est. Pop’n       : 217,752 (2007)
RBO                 : Buayan-Malungon River Basin Management Council
RDC Reso.       : RDC-XII Resolution No. 72 (s.2013)
Forestland       : 1,161.93 sq. km.
A&D                  : 273.75 sq. km.
NGP Area         : 91.36 sq. km. (as of October, 2015)

VISION

“A resilient Buayan-Malungon River Basin where people adhere to responsible use of its natural resources, enjoying equitable socioeconomic growth, inclusive human development and sustainable ecology.”

GOAL

“Ensure a focused, comprehensive and integrated development and management of the Buayan-Malungon River Basin that would prevent, mitigate and protect its inhabitants and stakeholders from any calamities and disaster risks, and facilitate the attainment of sustainable development.”

CRITICAL WATERSHEDS
  1. Buayan-Tinagacan Watershed
WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT AREAS
  1. Sarangani Bay WQMA
PROTECTED AREAS
  1. Mt.Matutum Protected Landscape
  2. Mt.Latian Complex
ECOSYTEM SERVICES

  • Water availability: 61.72 cum/s* *minus groundwater extraction and water demand for irrigation

  • Rice production: ~157,421 mt/yr Area utilized: 39,110 ha.
  • Corn production: ~180,878 mt/yr Area utilized: 116,491 ha.
  • Fish production: ~58,090 mt/yr
  • Others: coconut, coffee, banana, mango, sugarcane, livestock and poultry

  1. Mt. Crocodile
  2. Mount Tangali
  3. Piape Reef

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND PROBLEMS
  • Denudation of forest and degradation of its ecosystem
  • High rate of erosion and siltation
  • Weak management of water resources
  • Threatened wetland biodiversity
  • Increasing occurrence and worsening effects of floods, and risks from other natural hazards
  • High incidence of poverty
  • Inadequate access to basic social services
  • Inefficient use of natural and man-made resources
  • Challenges posed by social conflicts
  • Inappropriate institutional mechanism for MRB development and management
STRATEGIES
  • Watershed Management and Rehabilitation
  • Water Resources Management
  • Wetland Management Plan
  • Flood and Disaster Risk Management
  • Human Development Program
  • Economic Development Program
  • Institutional Development Program
  • Communication and Advocacy Plan
  • Monitoring System

River Basin Organization

Malungon-Buayan River Basin Management Council