Phase IV

ISO is implementing Community Based Coastal Resources Management (CB-CRM) under its STAGE program. This involves assistance to the local community of fishers in the sustainable management of coastal resources. CB-CRM in particular is defined by grassroots action and community involvement and therefore makes use of organizing and empowerment as well as implementin resource preservation methods such as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and Bantay Dagat.

STAGE IV (2007 – 2009) The current phase of the program focuses on the expansion of the program activities from municipal to baywide coverage in San Miguel Bay. This is intended to produce broader impact by forming a strong lobby group from the municipal fishers of these areas and by conducting resource management on a larger scale thus ensuring sustainability and food security. The program will concentrate on the San Miguel Bay area. It will also facilitate the strenghtening of the IIMC. It will alo expand to Siruma, Camarines Sur.

Project Objectives

• Increase control and access of the local fishers of the Mercedes, Camarines Norte and Siruma, Camarines Sur to their fishing grounds.

• Establish and maintain resource management systems such as the Marine Protected Areas to protect, conserve and enhance marine resources and the operation of Fish Wardens

• Provide Livelihood Support to supplement the fishing activities of municipal fishers

• Enhance the community's ability to manage their resources as well as the concern for their environment through capability building activities.

• Build partnerships with the LGU, MFARMC and the communitites along San Miguel Bay.