The San Carlos City Environment Management Office (CEMO) led in the local celebration of World Wetlands Day, anchored on the theme: Wetlands and Human Wellbeing, February 2. A clean-up drive was held in Ka-Priking, Brgy. 1, where CEMO and Tañon Strait Protected Seascape (TSPS) Site Management Unit in Negros Occidental staff collected 12 sacks of residual wastes such as discarded clothes, fishing nets, glass bottles, PVC pipes, tires, and shoe soles. Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation in-charge Cristopher Rey Atilano said the celebration aimed at raising awareness about the importance of wetland rehabilitation and preservation of food sources, water purifiers, and natural flood control.

San Carlos cleans up for world wetlands day. (2024, February 3-4). SunStar Bacolod, p. 5.