VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur (PIA) — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Ilocos Sur encouraged the public to help in environmental conservation as the nation observes Environment Month.
Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer Rosemarie Jornacion reiterated the call for environmental responsibility during the interview held on June 10.
“Take note that the preservation and protection of the environment comes within our hearts. Tayo ang magsisimula ng aksyon para pangalagaan ang ating kapaligiran,” Jornacion said.
She explained that the public can still contribute in their simple ways such as practicing the 3R’s or the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle in their homes.
Jornacion advised, “We can reduce the use of plastics, particularly, single-use plastics especially those that we use daily. We can reuse and recycle some of these too just like the plastic bottles, there are a lot of creative ways to recycle now; we can make a lot of products.”
She also recommended the use of energy-saving devices at home, implementation of solid-waste management, and removing plugs of appliances when not in use.
Another simple way to practice environmental conservation is by biking more and driving less, or opting for walking if the distance is not too long.
Jornacion said if a person has ways to be an instrument to educate people, they should discuss what the citizens can do to help.
“We can also plant trees because this is the most important for our future, and the future of our children,” she added.
Moreover, the DENR Ilocos Sur will be conducting river clean-ups involving the youth at the Chico River in Suyo town, and at the Sucoc River in Narvacan Ilocos Sur to be led by the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) Tagudin and CENRO Bantay respectively on June 19.
Tree planting activities in Mount Caniaw in Bantay town, and in Cacadiran, Cabugao will also be conducted on June 24 and 25 respectively, to promote community participation, demonstrate practical action, and raise environmental awareness. (JCR/MJTAB/ATV/KCCM, PIA Ilocos Sur)
