The Department of Environment and Natural Resources on March 21, 2023 led a river and mangrove cleanup at the Iloilo River Esplanade 4 in time for the double celebration of the International Day of Forests (March 21) and World Water Day (March 22). Cleanup volunteers involved youths from different colleges in the city and province of Iloilo and learned how to identify different wastes during the activity. Almost a hundred volunteers take part in the river and mangrove cleanup. A staff from the Conservation and Development Division (CDD) of DENR 6 was assigned as group leader to oversee the waste collection in every segment of Esplanade 4.

DENR-6 leads river and mangrove cleanup, celebrates IDF and WWD 2023. (2023, March 25-26). DailyGuardian, p. 8.