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URBAN ECOLOGY:

INVESTIGATING
ENVIRONMENTAL
PROBLEMS AND
ECOSYSTEM
SERVICES IN SAN
PABLO CITY
BSBIO 2102
San Pablo
City
• nestled in the heart of the
Philippines, offers a captivating
environmental tapestry

• city's climate is quintessentially


tropical, characterized by warm
temperatures throughout the year
and a pronounced wet season from
June to November
Nevertheless, like many
urban areas, San Pablo City
faces environmental
challenges, including
waste management and
pollution, as it seeks to
harmonize development
with nature's bounty.
prevailing
environmental
problems

01
problem 02
problem 03
problem 04
problem

Traffic Light Polluted Waste


congestion pollution lake waters disposal
problem

01
Traffic congestion
San Pablo City has undergone
significant economic growth,
but this advancement has
brought about environmental
challenges that now coexist
with the city's development.
The increase in population
has led to a higher demand
for transportation, resulting in
a well-known issue - traffic
congestion.
problem

02
Light pollution
The city is adorned with
enchanting lights that
bring visual delight to its
residents. Nonetheless,
these lights, while visually
appealing, also give rise
to light pollution.
problem

03
Polluted lake waters
San Pablo City is known as
“The City of Seven Lakes”.
Sampaloc Lake is one of the
seven lakes which serve as
one of the main tourist
attractions of the city. Due to
the number of tourists as well
as the establishments around
the lake, severe pollution can
be observed around its
waters.
problem

04
Waste disposal
The city’s dumpsite,
although it is away
from the heart of the
city, poses major
problems to the
community around its
immediate vicinity.
Contributions in
addressing these
environmental
problems
Address 1
Waste disposal

Segregation Recycling Campaigns Sustainability Clean-up drives


centers
Residents should Establish Promote Encourage using Organize clean-
be encouraged to recycling centers, awareness recyclable and up drives and
categorize waste combined with through sustainable waste collection
into sections regular curbside campaigns in materials events
pickups for schools and
recyclable neighborhoods
material
Address 2
Light pollution

Fixtures Limit outdoor Workshops Campaign Night-sky


illumination friendly
Promote shielded Lobby Organize Distribute Encourage a
fixtures to people government to workshops and brochures and night-sky friendly
and local enact local presentation to online content, certification
authorities legislation and raise awareness emphasizing
regulation on about light shielded lighting
limiting outdoor pollution and tips
illumination tackle responsible
lighting practices
Address 3
Traffic congestion

Cycling and Bike lanes Public transit


walking
Promote cycling Design Promote use of
and walking by establishments public transit
developing and urban spaces
dedicated paths with bike lanes,
and pedestrian- pedestrian
friendly walkways, and
infrastructures cyclist-friendly
infrastructures
Address 4
Polluted lake waters

Proper disposal Educational Campaigns Sustainability


programs
Encourage proper Initiate Campaign for Support and
disposals of pet educational stronger pollution endorse
waste and litter programs in control measures sustainable lake
among local schools and and better usage
citizens throughout the sewage
community to measurement
raise awareness systems
about garbage
disposal
The city's unique natural setting, characterized by its
"City of Seven Lakes" moniker and tropical climate,

Conclusion provides a picturesque backdrop for understanding


the interplay between urbanization and ecological
dynamics.
To mitigate these environmental problems, proposing necessary
measures such as implementing effective waste disposal strategies,
addressing light pollution through shielded fixtures and public
awareness, promoting sustainable travel to tackle traffic congestion, and
revitalizing the polluted lake water will create a big leap on its
irreversible effects.

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