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Developing a small lake: The case of Palakpakin Lake, San Pablo City, Philippines

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This study assesses the development issues of Palakpakin Lake. Premised on the scarcity of development studies on lakes (as the field is dominated by limnology and aquaculture studies) and small-lake studies (as the field is heavily concentrated on big-lake studies), the article argues that the lake has long been wanting of development initiatives from its administrative agencies. It further contends that the Laguna Lake Development Authority and the City Government of San Pablo must now act to promote development of the lake; specifically, by modifying their model-template approach, by formulating a zoning-development plan, and by fostering ecotourism. These basic actions are necessary in managing, developing and conserving the natural resource, as well as in preparing, informing and precipitating other actions on the lake.

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This study is part of a long term research project of documenting and conducting development studies on small lakes in the country.

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Brillo, B.B.C. Developing a small lake: The case of Palakpakin Lake, San Pablo City, Philippines. Water Resour 43, 611–620 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1134/S0097807816040035

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