Roxas City – In relation with the greening program of the Civil Service Commission highlighting the celebration of its 111th anniversary, the Metro Roxas Water District has conducted a tree planting activity at the Catao Watershed, Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Ivisan, Capiz last September 17, 2011. The MRWD personnel have planted mahogany seedlings within the Catao watershed area which houses the Catao Dam. One of the thrusts of the District is the conservation and preservation of the environment.
The MRWD Management is specifically advocating for the protection of the watershed being an essential part of the water source. The tree planting activity and other watershed management endeavors are measures being undertaken by the District to achieve its aim of safeguarding the environment.