The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (Filipino: Kagawaran ng Kapaligiran at Likas na Kayamanan, DENR orKKLK) is the executive

department of the Philippine government responsible for governing and supervising the exploration, development, utilization, and conservation of the country's natural resources.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources was first established on January 1, 1917 as the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) through the enactment of Act No. 2666 by the Philippine Commission, otherwise known as "An Act to Re-organize the Executive Department of the Government of the Philippine Islands," on 18 November 1916.In 1932, the DANR was reorganized into the Department of Agriculture and Commerce (DAC).

The Philippines' Laguna Lake Development Authority abbreviated as LLDA is one of the attached agencies of the Philippines'Department of Environment and Natural Resources responsible in the preservation, development and sustainability of the Laguna de Bay and its 21 major tributary rivers.

Programs

Environmental User's Fee Shoreland Management Implementation of the Zoning and Management Plan (ZOMAP) River Rehabilitation

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The Philippines' National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (Filipino: Pambansang Pangasiwaan sa Pag-mamapa at Dulugang Kaalaman), abbreviated as NAMRIA, is an agency of the Philippine government under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources responsible for providing the public with mapmaking services and acting as the central mapping agency, depository, and distribution facility of natural resources data in the form of maps, charts, texts, and statistics.

Technical Departments
Hydrography Department[edit]
The functions of the Hydrography Department (HD) are:
1. to acquire and analyze hydrographic and oceanographic data used for promoting navigational safety and oceanographic research. Outputs are nautical charts, navigational warnings, tide and current predictions.

Mapping and Geodesy Department[edit]

As the sole agency of the government, NAMRIA with its Mapping and Geodesy Department (MGD) produces, maintains and updates base maps that will serve as basic inputs in various development activities of the government, the academic and scientific community, and the private sector. These maps are produced based on data obtained from aerial photography and satellite imagery.

Remote Sensing and Resource Data Analysis Department[edit]

The Remote Sensing and Resource Data Analysis Department (RSRDAD) is mandated to conduct land use assessment/evaluation and land classification. Its functions are:
1. to provide remote sensing services and vital data on the environment, land use, forestry, agriculture, water resources, coastal zone, among others, and 2. to conduct researches on remote sensing and GIS applications.

Information Management Department[edit]

The Information Management Department (IMD) works toward the sharing, transfer, exchange, packaging and dissemination of environment and natural resources data. It develops and maintains information systems and environment and natural resources databases for use not only within NAMRIA but also by outside clients.

Engineering Services Department[edit]

The Engineering Services Department (ESD) is mandated to work and maintain the internet connection, maintenance of the agency data link server and all of the office computer's, facilities and vehicle, instrument. It also serves as the marketing arm of the agency for all its products and services. shows actual maps covered under alienable and disposable lands.

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The National Water Resources Board (NWRB) is the lead government agency for the water sector in the Philippines, regardingwater resources and potable water; it is conferred with policy-making, regulatory and quasi-judicial functions within the Philippine government.[1] The NWRB is an attached agency of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and responsible for ensuring the optimum exploitation, utilization, development, conservation and protection of the country's water resource, consistent with the principles[2] of "Integrated Water Resource Management http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Water_Resources_Board_(Philippines)

The Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission[1] is a state commission in charged of the rehabilitation of Pasig River. The body was created on January 1999 through Executive Order 54 to strengthen the government's program to rehabilitate the river for transportation, recreation and tourism purposes. Private companies were given a license to coordinate with the commission concerning the rehabilitation program through the amendment of Executive Order 65. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pasig_River_Rehabilitation_Commission

NATIONAL GREENING PROGRAM

The National Greening Program (NGP) is a massive forest rehabilitation program of the government established by virtue of Executive Order No. 26 issued on Feb. 24, 2011 by President Benigno S. Aquino III. It seeks to grow 1.5 billion trees in 1.5 million hectares nationwide within a period of six years, from 2011 to 2016.

Aside from being a reforestation initiative, the NGP is also seen as a climate change mitigation strategy as it seeks to enhance the countrys forest stock to absorb carbon dioxide, which is largely blamed for global warming. It is also designed to reduce poverty, providing alternative livelihood activities for marginalized upland and lowland households relating to seedling production and care and maintenance of newly-planted trees.

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GEOHAZARD MAPPING AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM

What is Geohazard Mapping and Assessment Program? The Geohazard Mapping and Assessment Program is a on-going priority program of the DENR, which is being implemented by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB). Its main objective is to identify areas in the country which are susceptible or vulnerable to various geologic hazards, or geohazards. The program also seeks to provide information to various stakeholders in order to lessen or mitigate the impact of these events.

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CADASTRAL SURVEY PROGRAM

The Cadastral Survey Program in the country started way back in 1913, with the enactment of Commonwealth Act No. 2259, otherwise known as the Cadastral Act. But through the years, the project has not been given enough resources for its implementation.

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ADOPT-AN-ESTERO/WATER BODY-PROGRAM
The Adopt-an-Estero/Water Body Program is a collaborative undertaking between and among communities along esteros or creeks and rivers, concerned local government units, private sector and the DENR to achieve a cleaner, safer and healthier environment. Specifically, the program seeks to achieve the following: Clean up the estero of wastes, debris, and silt; Mobilize the local communities in cleaning the estero; Institutionalize good sanitation and solid waste management practices throu gh education and actual participation in the management of estero; Ensure unimpeded flow of water during rainy season; Reduce pollution loading to the rivers and to Manila Bay; and Institutionalize public-private-community partnership in environmental management.

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MISSION
The DENR shall be the driving force in the pursuit of sustainable development, enabling stakeholders' participation in the protection, conservation, and management of the environment and natural resources for the present and future generations.

VISION
We envision "a nation enjoying and sustaining its natural resources and clean and healthy environment."

CORE FUNCTIONS
DENR is tasked to formulate and implement policies, guidelines, rules and regulations relating to environmental management and pollution prevention and control. We formulate, implement and supervise the government's policies, plans and programs pertaining to the management, conservation, development, use and replenishment of the country's natural resources and ecological diversity. Further, we promulgate and implement rules and regulations governing the exploration, development, extraction, disposition, and use of our forests, lands, minerals, wildlife and other natural resources.

THRUSTS AND PRIORITIES

The DENR thrusts and priorities are consistent with the Presidents Social Contract with the Filipino people and supportive of the five priority agenda of the President, namely 1) anti-corruption/transparent, accountable and participatory governance; 2) poverty reduction and empowerment of the poor and vulnerable; 3) rapid, inclusive and sustained economic growth; 4) just and lasting peace and the rule of law; and 5) integrity of the environment and climate change. In line with the above mentioned priority agenda, the DENR in the performance of its mandate under a regime of good environmental governance will continuously implement in FY 2013 the following major programs that would ably create high impact and provide for longer-term solutions to more pressing environmental issues and concerns: http://www.denr.gov.ph/about-us/mission-vision.html

Natural resources are actually nature's gift to man to help him live a comfortable and peaceful life. But, at the same time, we as human beings have the responsibility of conserving natural resources by taking the right steps. This will help us maintain the environmental balance and satisfy our needs to the fullest. Importance of doing so can be conveyed to people by arranging seminars and conferences and having lectures of renowned environment experts. Read more at Buzzle: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/conserving-natural-resources.html

How to Conserve Natural Resources These days, the biggest concern before us is the fast depletion of natural resources such as forests, natural gas, wildlife, oil, petrol etc. The main reasons for this depletion is the improper and excessive use and the growing population which puts a tremendous strain on them. A planned and prudent use of the resources alone can protect from getting extinct. Water is the most important natural resource which should be conserved by adopting strict rules and measures. Often, we see wastage of water on a large-scale which can be avoided by conducting training and information sessions to educate people. People should use minimum water for daily needs such as washing cars and utensils. Whenever you see open taps, you should immediately go and close them properly to save water. Read more at Buzzle: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/conserving-naturalresources.html

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