Coral reef

Underwater wonders to be observed in SNCDP area; Clarks anenome fish- Amphiprion clarkii

Underwater scenery

SNCDMC Goals and objectives

Goals of the SNCDMC are outlined as follows;
1. Strengthening the capacity of the council and capability training for implementors
2. Build up of financial sustainability
3. Formulation of CRM plans
4. Formulation of the District Coastal Law Enforcement Group-Protection activities at the local level
5. Assistance in coastal data base formulation, mapping and zoning
6. Provision of alternative livelihood projects
7. Implementation and management of MPA's
8. Education, information campaign
9. Conduct essential research and development activities

The road map for achieving these goals of the alliance involves the implementation of a Coastal Resource Management (CRM) plan by each of the 3 members. Within these plans lie the core objectives and suitable strategies for achieving them within a given time frame.
5 key areas were identified with several associated themes.

Council Composition

The Southern Negros Coastal Development Management Council has been structured to include the following members.

1. Governor- Province of Negros Occidental

2. Local Chief Executive's (Cauayan, Sipalay City, Hinoba-an)

3. SPM/SBM Chairman Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries

4. SPM/SBM Chairman Committee on Environment

5. SPM/SBM Chairman Committee on Tourism

6. Member Sangguniang Panlalawigan 6th District

7. Municipal/ City Agriculturist

8. Municipal/ City Planning and Development Coordinator

9. ENRO- Environment and Natural Resources Office

10. NGO's operating in the area

11. DENR (PENRO/CENRO) -Department of the Environment and Natural Resources

12. Coastal Barangay Chairmen

13. Local FARMC's- Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Councils

An introduction to the SNCDMC

Within the area that encompasses the work of the SNCDMC are present the 3 major coastal ecological ecosystems which are vital to human security and survival of biodiversity; The Mangroves, The Seagrass Beds and The Coral reefs. These 3 ecosystems have for hundreds of years provided the basis for food security of the coastal people in this region. In recent times a large emphasis has been placed on the conservation of these ecosystems due to the high level of biodiversity they boast. As naturally occurring regions such as those that exist in Southern Negros have the ability to be extremely productive, the products which arise from them should be harvested in such a manner so as not to adversely effect the environment and the natural stability of these systems. Thus to ensure such a relationship of harmonious use and conservation exists between the people and the environment the council was established.

The vision of the council states; Institutionalized Integrated Coastal Resource Management (ICRM), with abundant marine and terrestrial resources, stakeholders' empowernment, multisectoral collaboration and equal opportunities thereby attaining food security and uplifting the quality of life of the communities.

The mission of the council states; Shall lead in the protection and preservation of the natural resources by mobilizing and empowering upland and coastal communities through coastal and upland reforestation, enforcement of appropriate fishery and other environmental laws, provision of alternative livelihood, establishment of marine protected areas, and instill environmental awareness through education and information campaign.