Site Contents

About the Focus Study

• Project Description
• Problem
• Methodology
• Team Profile

About the Community

• Community Profile
• 3 Lakes
• Current  Ecological Condition

Transforming of Lakes

• Causes of Ecological Imbalance
• Solutions Made
• Remarks
• Bibliography
• Photos
• Features

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  Former Conditions

                There are several lakes in the municipality. The most notable and biggest among   these lakes is Lake Sebu with an approximate area of 354 has. The other lakes are Lake Lahit, Lake Seloton, and several small lakes in Barangay Ned.

            The following are the benefits and uses of lakes to the stakeholders:

1. Livelihood
            a. Fish cages                b.Traditional fishing (Pukot, others)
            c. Recreational (Boating)
            d. Resort(Business)
                1. Punta Isla
                2. Mountain Log
                3. Estares Resort
                4. Gono Lemobung (LGU)
                5. Dongon Hills Resort
                6. Nadines Resort
                7. Artacho Resort
                8. Sunrise Garden Resort

            However, Lake Lahit is not as functional as of Lake Sebu and Lake Seloton because  after its rehabilitation, the lake was declared as a free fishing zone, and no fish cage culture was allowed.

 

  Current Conditions

     Based on the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office, the following are their assessment and observations on the existing situation of lakes:

1. Presence of voluminous water hyacinths and water lettuce
2. Presence of structure in the 10 meters easement (zoning ordinance)
3. Fish cages were not arrange properly
4. Burial sites were noticed in the island and the area along the lake shore
5. Unsegregated solid waste were noticed along lake shore and other parts of road network  where the discharge of run-off directly to body of water (Lake)
6. Presence of residence along the lake shore and the island
7. Few residence has concrete Septic tank

             At present, lakes of Lake Sebu are endangered due to proliferation of  Eichhornia crassipes (Water hyacinth) and Pistia stratiotes (Water lettuce). These are prolific aquatic weeds abundantly floating in the 3 lakes of Lake Sebu that may cover the entire lake. It is one of the most fastest growing plants known that doubles its population in 2 weeks time due to its very fast germination. A single plant can produce 3,000 seedlings in 50 days. Abundance of water hyacinth and water lettuce can obstruct water ways and irrigations, interrupt local subsistence fishing,transport, and deoxygenating the water that cause slow growth of Tilapia and fish kills.

            The lack of natural enemies, abundance space, agreeable temperature conditions, and abundant nutrients. When not given immidiate actions, this will lead to Eutrophication. These are the problems now that the Lake Sebunians are facing.