Developing a small lake: The case of Palakpakin Lake, San Pablo City, Philippines

Issue Date

7-2016

Abstract

This study assesses the development issues of Palakpakin Lake. Premised on the scarcity of development studies on lakes (as the field is dominated by limnology and aquaculture studies) and small-lake studies (as the field is heavily concentrated on big-lake studies), the article argues that the lake has long been wanting of development initiatives from its administrative agencies. It further contends that the Laguna Lake Development Authority and the City Government of San Pablo must now act to promote development of the lake; specifically, by modifying their model-template approach, by formulating a zoning-development plan, and by fostering ecotourism. These basic actions are necessary in managing, developing and conserving the natural resource, as well as in preparing, informing and precipitating other actions on the lake.

Source or Periodical Title

Water Resources

ISSN

0097-8078

Volume

43

Issue

4

Page

611-620

Document Type

Article

College

College of Public Affairs and Development (CPAf)

Language

English

Subject

development, lake, Philippines, small lake and Palakpakin Lake (or Palacpaquen/Palacpaquin Lake)

Identifier

DOI:10.1134/S0097807816040035.

Digital Copy

yes

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