BACKGROUND OF SAFER RIVER, LIFE SAVER FOUNDATION, INC. (SRLSFI)
SRLSFI is a multi-sectoral endeavor aimed to protect and/or enhance the ecology of the Cagayan River, other rivers in Cagayan de Oro City and community extension areas in order to maximize benefits from its utilization. It was conceived on April 9, 1997 when Liceo de Cagayan University (LdCU), through her School of Graduate Studies (SGS), hosted a technical paper presentation involving her officials and those of concerned government agencies.
RATIONALE
The Cagayan de Oro River is a major river in Cagayan de Oro City. Its contribution to the growth of the City and the role it plays to sustain the city’s development cannot be overemphasized. The thrust to protect river systems is global because water is life. The supply of good quality raw water for drinking and domestic use is decreasing due to deforestation, industrialization and pollution.
The clamor to protect the Cagayan de Oro River is a noble initiative to protect it from present and future pollutional pressure due to industrial wastes and sediments transported from the watershed. This aims to maintain its historical significance and enhance capability to sustain the development of Cagayan de Oro City, given its potentials for eco-tourism, hydropower generation, and raw water source for drinking, domestic and industrial water supply.
Indeed, congruent with the concept of sustainable development, a holistic program for its protection and/or enhancement is imperative. This is consistent with the Liceo de Cagayan University’s (LdCU) commitment towards establishing its Center for Environmental Studies (CES) tasked primarily to respond to the demands of “Safer River, Life Saver”.
VISION
A community of empowered individuals who promote genuine participation in building a peaceful, supportive and responsive society for a clean, green and wholesome environment.
MISSION
To pursue collaborative efforts, undertake various initiatives and interventions and assist in creating opportunities with other sectors and organizations in order to generate active support in achieving community growth and development. Safer River, Life Saver Foundation, Inc. (SRLSFI), is a community service in extension and research.
OBJECTIVES
SRLSFI was organized to positively respond to the national clamor to protect water resources from pollution.
To maximize the benefits which may be derived from the river’s vast potential for the best interest of society in particular and for common welfare of its residents in general.
To contribute positively to the community by leading this noble, ambitious concern for the sake of Mother Earth.
