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Integrated flood and Water Resources Management, Research and Development in the Cagayan River basin

Abstract

Flooding and sedimentation are two of the most catastrophic hazards to river ecosystems that have had a significant influence on the Philippines\' Cagayan River Basin (CRB). Improper reservoir management could worsen flooding in downstream areas. The majority of the catchment\'s intake of silt is trapped by the Magat Dam in CRB, significantly reducing the reservoir\'s capacity for flood control and water supply. One of the 18 significant river basins in the Philippines is the CRB. As the economic engine and lifeline of the Philippines, these basins must be maintained responsibly. To handle several issues, including watershed conservation and rehabilitation, flood mitigation, a reliable source of clean water, as well as local livelihood and economic prospects, an integrated river basin management approach must be implemented. Therefore, basin-scale integrated flood and sediment control are crucial for the sustainability of river basins.</br> Distinguished researchers from Japan, Vietnam, and the Philippines have been teaming with the Water Research and Development Center at Isabela State University in the Philippines to develop cutting-edge methods and strategies for integrated flood, sediment, and water resources management. Additionally, the collaborative projects offer research-based techniques to lessen the effects of floods, sedimentation, and droughts brought on by climate change. The findings of the research projects under the center have been used to strengthen intervention proposals and build strategies to deal with pressing concerns in watershed and dam operations. Overall, the collaboration\'s objective is to transfer project results to decision-makers and stakeholders for incorporation into national laws through training seminars and workshops to educate young researchers, decision-makers, and local communities, as well as to broaden our network of partnerships with other ASIAN nations and global change initiatives.