Water parameters of Pulang Lupa Lake, an abandoned open pit mine in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines and its potential as bird watching destination
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Abandoned open pit mines when properly managed can be an important settlement and eco-tourism sites. The Pulang Lupa Lake – an abandoned mercury open mining pit in Puerto Princesa City supports a number of settlers and important wildlife. With limited information about its status, this study was conducted to determine the lake’s water quality and its potential for eco-tourism. Water physico-chemical parameters were within the permissible limits sets by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources for Class C water during the rainy but not in summer season. Water samples for both seasons were positive for total and fecal coliform. The lake serves as important source of fish for informal settlers and the presence of several bird species makes it a potential bird watcher’s destination. Information and education campaign among the residents around the lake and strategic environmental plans are needed for its sustainable utilization.
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Garagara LP, Dolorosa RG, Baaco AT. 2015. Water parameters of Pulang Lupa Lake, an abandoned open pit mine in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines and its potential as bird watching destination. The Palawan Scientist. 7(1):12–26. https://doi.org/10.69721/TPS.J.2015.07.1.02.
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water quality, fish species, Pulang Lupa Lake
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Martinez F and Galera I. 2011. Monitoring and evaluation of the water quality of Taal Lake, Talisay, Batangas, Philippines. Academic Research International, (1): 229-236.
Matillano JD. 2002. The ichthyofauna of Lake Manguao, Taytay, Palawan, Philippines. Annals of Tropical Research, 24(2): 23-45.
Meybeck M, Kuusisto E, Mäkelä A and Mälkki E. 1996. Water quality. In: Bartram, J. and R. Balance (eds.). Water quality monitoring - a practical guide to the design and implementation of freshwater quality studies and monitoring programmes. United Nations Environment Programme and the World Health Organization, 22 pp.
Michaud J. 1991. A Citizens' Guide to Understanding and Monitoring Lakes and Streams. Department of Ecology Publications Office, Washington State, 73 pp.
National Water Quality Status Report. 2005. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Environmental Management Bureau, 56 pp.
Raymundo RB. 2014. The Philippine Mining Act of 1995: Is the law sufficient in achieving the goals of output growth, attracting foreign investment, environmental protection and preserving sovereignty? A paper presented at DLSU Research Congress, Manila, Philippines.
Sagun J. 2012. Comprehensive development plan: a model in sustainable development, City of Puerto Princesa, 2011- 2013. 166 pp.
Scannell PW and Duffy L. 2007. Effects of total dissolved solids on aquatic organisms: A review of literature and recommendation for salmonid species. American Journal of Environmental Sciences, 3 (1): 1-6.
Swistock B. 2010. Interpreting water tests for ponds and lakes. College of Agricultural Sciences, Cooperative Extension, School of Forest Resources. Pennsylvania State University. 2 pp.
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