International Center for Aquaculture and Aquatic EnvironmentsAuburn UniversityHeifer Project International/PhilippinesCentral Mindanao UniversityThe San Herminigildo Agro-Industrial School, Inc.The National Power CorporationThe Provincial Planning and Development Office of BukidnonThe University of the Philippines Los BañosThe Tigbantay Wahig, Inc.People's Organization of Lantapan, Bukidnon, PhilippinesDeutsch, William G.Orprecio, Jim L.Bago-Labis, J.2016-04-192016-04-19200132_Chapter_209.pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/10919/65251This chapter will document the exciting development of a peopleï'½s organization in Lantapan that is committed to protecting and restoring the water resources of their municipality. It will briefly place this development in the historical context of Philippine decentralization and the rise of environmentally-related nongovernmental groups, as well as the goals and cornerstones of the SANREM CRSP program. The groups' technical and social formation will be outlined, with a description of milestones, success stories and future directions.application/pdfen-USParticipatory processesTrainingWater managementEnvironmental impactsCommunity-based organizationsReligionLocal NGOsLocal policySocial marketingInstitutional capacity buildingEconomic impactsDecentralizationCommunity participationWater qualityCommunity developmentCommunity-based monitoringThe PhilippinesManupali watershedLantapanDecision supportLgusNatural resource management planPublic awarenessWater quality indicatorsEnvironmental policyDisseminationWatershedBook