How do you revive a dying river?

Known as the Seafood Capital of the Philippines, Roxas City in Capiz and waters surrounding it once struggled for their survival. Blame growing demand for fresh seafoods from the city that took its toll on its seas and rivers. Fish pens and illegal structures were built on the waters to get as much yield as the the seas and rivers could produce. The situation was aggravated by erosion of uplands brought about by cutting of trees for charcoal production.

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