Title: WATER RESERVOIR DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT IN THE 2ND DISTRICT OF ALBAY AS STRATEGIC MINE REHABILITATION INITIATIVES

Author: Michaelangelo Lorenzo D. Jarcia, Em

Abstract: Mining as a key factor to the global economy by supplying the essential raw materials for the construction, manufacturing, technology, and renewable energy systems. The study evaluated the proposed Water Reservoir Development and Management in the 2nd District of Albay as a strategic mine rehabilitation initiative purposes to give a clean, reliable, and sustainable water supply while enhancing environment and community resilience. The research was conducted in the barangays of Maslog, Lamba, and Puro to assess the existing water sources, evaluate the level of acceptance, and determine the perception and feasibility of the water reservoir development and management as a rehabilitation initiative in response to the increasing water shortage and environmental challenges in the said barangays. A descriptive sequential quantitative-qualitative mixed approach employed using nested survey questionnaires distributed to 593 households. Data were analyzed using the determination of most to least used sources by ranking, Likert Scale, and interpreted by using the IPAIL outline. Findings showed that the natural springs remain as the primary water source, while the alternative sources, such as seepage water and floodwater are minimally utilized. The results revealed that high levels of acceptance in community, social, environment, economic, and institutional, showing that residents understand the proposed water reservoir project as sustainable, beneficial, favorable, and supportive to the long-term community welfare of the three barangays. The project was rated as Highly Acceptable in all Indicators, showing a strong support from both local stakeholders, NGOs, and government agencies. The study concludes that the project is feasible and widely supported. It is recommending that the company should strengthen the community participation, improving technical systems, and enhancing information campaigns and stakeholder’s collaboration to ensure successful and sustainable implementation.

Keywords: Water Reservoir Development, Management, Post-Mining Rehabilitation Initiative, Community Acceptance, Social Acceptance, Environmental Acceptance, Economic Acceptance, Institutional Acceptance, Sustainability, 2nd District of Albay.

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