Research Proposal: Smart Water Monitoring: Prinza River Rehabilitation
Research Proposal: Smart Water Monitoring: Prinza River Rehabilitation
Research Proposal: Smart Water Monitoring: Prinza River Rehabilitation
MEMBERS
Lee, Raymond
Lucero, Ian Charles E.
Clampiano, Leila Mae S.
Dela Perre, Cyrile D.
Derilon, Lovely Kim O.
INTRODUCTION
What factors affect the river and lead to its further damage?
Are the residents aware on the state of the river?
What programs can be implemented for the improvement of Prinza
River?
What laws should be applied for the fast recovery of the river and return
to its previous beauty?
Water is not only one of the fundamental resources to the entire being
and is used in many aspects like agricultural, industrial, household, recreational and
environmental activities but is also limited. As a matter of fact, 2.5 % of the water is
fresh and only 1% of that freshwater is easily accessible. Thus, even the littlest
amount of water that is available is significant.
With regards to Prinza River, there are actually a number of factors
preventing its recovery. One of it is the increased number of people visiting the
place. It has always been good to discover new things and appreciate nature, but
these also increases the risk of developing bacterias causing contamination. Another
factor, the wastes. We have seen that there is no proper place for garbage thus, it is
only scattered to the vicinity of the area and again, causing pollution. Third is the
residents. This matter should be given attention assuming that even the residents do
not have proper knowledge on using and taking care of the river like doing the
laundry beside the river, which we all know is illegal.
With all these, we propose to temporary close the site- which prohibits
people to swim or go near the river while it is still on the process of rehabilitation. We
also suggest programs disseminating information and plans on proper water
management. We also ask for the assessment and the facilitation of major pollutants
in the area.
Of course, these activities can be applied effectively with the help of
laws designed for our water resources namely:
Republic Act 9275(The Philippine Clean Water Act) aiming to protect the
countries’ water bodies from pollution from land-based sources.
This study only focuses on the factors affecting the said river and the possible
solutions to be used to return its beauty. We also consider the health of every living
thing that is related and affected by the sudden changes o the river’s content quality.
The significance of this research is to prevent further damage to bodies of
water and also the aspects dependent to water forms including us- human beings.
This does not only aim to prevent but also to cure. This aims to encourage the
community to take action and eliminate all negative effects we could do towards the
river and vice versa.
METHODOLOGY
This chapter is divided into several section addressing the choice of research
design, selection of informants, data collection procedures, pilot-testing,
instrumentation and data analysis. The case study method was used in this study
because it is well-suited in answering the research questions appropriately and
adequately. The strength of the case study method is because it allows for the
examination of the phenomenon in depth using various kinds of evidence obtained
from interviews with those involved, direct observation of events and analysis of
documents and artifacts (Yin, 2003).
Also, the case study was used because the focus of the study is more to
describe and explain rather than prediction, and the variable studied is note easily
unidentifiable or embedded in the phenomenon to be extracted for study (Merriam,
1988). In addition, the case study allows for empirical inquiry of phenomenon within
its real-life context, especially when the boundaries between phenomenon and
context are not clearly evident (Yin, 2003)
On-site interviews and observations were the main data collection techniques
for the study. Secondary data sources included documents provided by participants
that pertain to the study. Interviews were conducted based on questions listed in
Interview.Participants were allowed the freedom to talk about their experiences in a
way in which they were comfortable.
In this study, purposive sampling was adopted which is “a method of sampling
where the researcher deliberately chooses who to include in the study based on their
ability to provide necessary data” (Parahoo, 1997, p. 232). The rationale for choosing
this approach was that the researcher was seeking knowledge about the residents’
opinion in the condition of water they are using in their house-hold chores, which the
participants would provide by virtue of their experience and beliefs.
The researcher worked in conjunction with the Farmers, in choosing participants,
based on their level of experience and as well as their qualifications or the distance
of their house from the river. There were 8 potential participants, of whom four
participated in the study. Some of the residents did not want to participate in the
study. In-person interviews were conducted in a quiet, neutral location where the
participants were not in danger and there was no intimidation or coercion.
CONCLUSION