Riparian Vegetation Assessment for Effective Management of Molawin River, Mt. Makiling, Philippines

Molawin River is experiencing water quality degradation over time. Efforts were made to help rehabilitate this river maintain its ecology and biodiversity. The main objectives of research are: identify document filtering plants (riparian flora) both present in terrestrial aquatic ecosystems the pinpoint sources community perception that defies idea riparian flora species as potential River. Documentation dense was conducted order study phytoremediation for purification. A total 107 morpho-species belonging 94 genera from 56 families recorded. most common Commelina diffusa, Cyperus flabelliformis Costus speciosus. household survey key informant interview employed. a purifying facing four challenges. First, there low conservation interest with resource, not primary source them. Secondly, presence anthropogenic factors severely affecting area. Thirdly, high rate encroachment invasive aggravates conditions river. Finally, lack institutional support can integrate watershed management rehabilitation planning.