SUMMARY:

This policy brief proposes collaborative efforts among local government units within the Sta. Cruz watershed to ensure the widespread adoption of appropriate septic systems that can ultimately lead to a significant decline in harmful E.coli in the tributaries and main river of Sta. Cruz watershed –all to maintain, if not improve, the quality of drinking water.

Authors: Gemmalyn M. Trespalacio, Reysielle F. Reyes, Ma. Angelica R. Cañizares, and Don T. Concordia

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Note:

This policy brief is an output of the participants of the Development Innovations and Policy Laboratory (DIP Lab) Policy Hackathon, Polisiya, Pasya, Syensya: Sta Cruz Watershed, and is intended to promote policy-relevant ideas among key decision makers. This publication has been internally reviewed but not peer-reviewed. Published by the Center for Strategic Planning and Policy Studies, and the Development Innovations and Policy Laboratory, in celebration of the 25th Founding Anniversary of the College of Public Affairs and Development, University of the Philippines Los Baños.