A Bataan wetland has been included in the list of Ramsar sites, giving the area international significance.
The declaration of Ramsar sites is provided under the Ramsar Convention, an inter-governmental environmental treaty by the UNESCO for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands.
The Balanga Wetland is an 11-hectare ecological biodiversity of mangroves and mudflats in Barangay Tortugas, Balanga City supporting rich ecosystems and serving as a sanctuary for migratory birds.
Environmental conservationists and birdwatchers congratulated Balanga leaders led by Mayor Francis Garcia and Vice Mayor Vianca Venzon-Gozon for achieving yet another milestone.
Mayor Garcia and Vice Mayor Vianca Venzon-Gozon have been instrumental in the conservation and promotion of the Balanga Wetland.
