A qualititative study to assess the receptiveness of barangays Gumalang, Tambobong, Tamugan, Tawantawan and Wines to rainforestation initiatives along selected riverbanks in the Panigan-Tamugan Watershed. These barangays have recently been delineated by the Davao City Watershed Management Council as part of the protected areas covered under the Watershed Code. Also includes a review of secondary data culled from official barangay records.
2013 Resource and Socio-Economic Assessment of the Talomo-Lipadas and Panigan-Tamugan Watersheds
A USAID-FPE funded study which details the ecological and socio-economic resources of the Talomo-Lipadas and Panigan-Tamugan Watersheds, which are the current and future sources of Davao’s drinking water. The study highlights endemic flora and fauna found only in the area. Also includes a listing of monocrop plantations operating in the area at the time of the study.
2013 Underwater Survey of Marine Resources in Binugao, Toril, Davao City
Binugao is the site of the Aboitiz-owned coal-fired power plant. This baseline marine survey was undertaken to assess the diversity of marine flora and fauna along the coast of Binugao. The study found out the the coral reef systems in the area face considerable risk from the power plant and recommended that strong local legislation be made and enforced to protect the remaining coral life.
2013 Survey on the Level of Pesticides in Air and Water in selected Watersheds in Davao City
Using an air drift catcher developed by the Pesticide Action Network Asia and in the Pacific (PAN-AP), the study uncovered traces of banned pesticides in selected areas in the Panigan-Tamugan and Talomo-Lipadas Watershed areas.
Assessing the Environmental Impact Assessment System: A Legal Review of the Philippine EIA System
IDIS commissioned the Sentro ng Alternatibong Lingap Panligan (SALIGAN) to conduct an assessment of the EIA system in 2012. This report highlights the inconsistencies between the intent of the law and its implementation by environmental government agencies. Also includes caselets on previous Supreme Court decisions on the EIS system.
2005-2011 Water Monitoring Data for Panigan River, Barangay Tawan-tawan, Baguio District
Collated monitoring data provided by the Bantayo Aweg, a community volunteer group from Tawan-tawan. Parameters measured include Dissolved Oxygen, Nitrate Concentration and Stream Flow.
A commissioned legal research from the Initiatives for Public Legal Education and Advocacy which highlights the civil liabilities that can be charged to banana plantation owners and government officials for non-compliance and non-enforcement of the buffer zone requirement in plantations.