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The theme of the Field Exposure and Community Interaction on the second day of Conference was Community-Led Wetland Management Strategies.  There were 5 field exposure sites -

1.	Apo Island This is a showcase of community-led coastal resource management where the community was empowered and is now managing its own coastal/marine resources taking over from Silliman University.
2.	Bais Bay Mangrove Reserve The area boasts of an extensive mangrove area that is managed by the community.  Bais Bay is one of the priority wetland identified in the National Wetlands Action Plan.
3.	Lake Balanan A lake developed during the 1925 earthquake, now promoted by the provincial government as one of the major tourism sites in Negros Oriental.
4.	Lake Balinsasayao Balinsasayao features the famed "twin lakes" which serves as hydrological support to the geothermal operations in the area and is the source of surface water supply to some municipalities.
5.	Bayawan Wetland This town has a constructed wetland, the only one in the Philippines at the moment that is used to treat wastewater.  This is a best practice showcasing collaboration among international agencies, non-government organizations, local environmental groups and local government units. The site is about one hour from Dumaguete City.

The following was the format of the Field Exposure / Community Interaction activity -

• briefing about the Site/Project (by the NGO/PO in the locality with the local government units)

• tour of the Area/Project Site/Community Interaction

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Apo Island

Bais Bay Mangrove Reserve

Lake Balanan