DMMMSU Institute of Environmental Governance (IEG) spearheaded the planting of 8, 200 propagules in Barangay Santa Lucia, Aringay, La Union on December 14, 2021. This activity aims at enhancing ecosystem services by increasing mangrove green space. The propagules (Rhizophora species) were planted by Aringay LGU officials and staff (MAO, MDRRMO/ENRO, SB), Sta. Lucia Barangay Council, continue reading : 8,200 mangrove propagules planted in Aringay LU
700 mangrove propagules planted in Bauang Mangrove Eco-Park
DMMMSU through its Institute of Environmental Governance together with the Municipality of Bauang, Parian Oeste fisherfolk community and members of the Young Earthsavers’ Society (YES) planted 700 mangrove propagules (Rhizophora) at Bauang Mangrove Eco-Park on 10 December 2021. The project aims at expanding mangrove green space in the area thus increasing the habitat of fishes continue reading : 700 mangrove propagules planted in Bauang Mangrove Eco-Park
NSTP studes attend PGLU Environment Summit
In line with the celebration of the Environmental Awareness Month, National Clean Air Month, and Climate Change Consciousness Week, DMMMSU National Service Training Program (NSTP) students from various campuses participated in the Virtual Environment Summit 2021 of the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) via Zoom and Facebook Live, November 20, 2021. The summit was continue reading : NSTP studes attend PGLU Environment Summit
DMMMSU signs partnership for Sustaining Coastal Resilience Project in Bauang, La Union
Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) through the Institute of Environmental Governance (IEG) entered into agreement with the Municipality of Bauang, La Union and Tanggol Kalikasan, Inc. (TK) for the implementation of Sustaining Coastal Resilience Project. This project aims to enhance the capacities of Bantay Dagat members on coastal law enforcement, to support the continue reading : DMMMSU signs partnership for Sustaining Coastal Resilience Project in Bauang, La Union
DMMMSU initiates planting of 412 mangroves along Baroro River
In support of the Beach Forest Development Project of LGU Bacnotan, DMMMSU and Tanggol Kalikasan, another mangrove growing activity was conducted along Baroro River, Bacnotan, La Union on November 25 2021. A total of 412 mangrove propagules (Rhizophora species) were planted by various stakeholders from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) headed by continue reading : DMMMSU initiates planting of 412 mangroves along Baroro River