The preservation, protection, and conservation of all watershed areas in Northern Mindanao is being strengthened alongside programs for sustainable development to ensure potable water for more than a million inhabitants of this city. To protect these watershed areas, stakeholders focus on forest enhancement through massive planting of more forest trees, including rattan and bamboos. The residents are also encouraged to plant fruit-bearing trees such as pomelo, santol, lanzones, rambutan, and mangosteen.

Crismundo, M. U. (2014, February 18). NorMin watershed area protection sought. Manila Bulletin, p. 14.