‘For centuries, the Balinsasayao Twin Lakes have protected both upland and lowland communities from the worst effects of storms, floods, and droughts by stabilizing water distribution and the local climate.' Lake Balinsasayao is reputedly among the most beautiful bodies of water in the Visayas, its shimmering surface reflecting the vibrant turquoise of the heavens and framed by verdant walls of green, broken only by rolling mists. “Balinsasayao’s twin lakes are known mostly to tourists escaping the seaside humidity of Dumaguete, but they also serve as a vital watershed for the province of Negros Oriental,” said Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer Viernov Grifalde.

Negros Oriental's Lake Balinsasayao: More than a watershed, a haven of life. (2023, February 5). Daily Tribune, p. B16.