Town disturbed by mining

The tranquility of Tubay, a small and sleepy fishing town in the northeastern side of Butuan Bay in the province of Agusan del Norte, Philippines is disturbed by a controversial mining operation which threatens its rich fishery and aquatic resources. Government projects with funding from Official Development Aid (loans and grants) have been implemented in the town to install sustainable coastal resource management systems (e.g. establishment of fish sanctuaries and mangrove reforestation areas, alternative livelihood for fisherfolk) only to be threatened by destructive mining operations that is supported by the powers-that-be of the town and the province. The Archdiocese of Butuan where Tubay is a part of is vehemently against the mining operations in the said town. For updates on mining advocacy, you can log on to http://atm.blogsome.com. Sunset photo taken in brgy. La Fraternidad, Tubay, Agusan del Norte.