Sustainable livelihood projects were introduced to lessen pressure on marshland resources. These included a cooperative store, wild duck raising, traditional fishing, and handicraft making. The Women's Movement for the Conservation of the Ligawasan Marsh plant high valued sedges, palm, and grass species for use in indigenous craft production. The Fishing Sustainable Livelihood Project aims to enrich/upgrade fishing methods of marsh inhabitants. Herein, several indigenous and environment-friendly fishing methods were adopted. These include the layong, bobo, buneg, sayadan, and barina. The Liguasan Marsh Fauna Habitat Rehabilitation Project seeks to establish a central nursery and propagate mangrove species using indigenous know-how. The area was selected after having identified the place as a bird-breeding site.

The project promoted awareness on the global environment, particularly on the wetland/marshland ecosystem, through its weekly radio program entitled "Su Katiakap Tanu Kano Malanaplanap sa Ligawasan Marsh" or "Our Care to the Biodiversity of the Ligawasan Marsh." The project save the marsh from environmental destruction through community organizing, education, and sustainable livelihood activities. In the end of the project (May 2000), at least 80 percent of people living in the marsh have become aware of the need to conserve/restore the marsh. Moreover, three sustainable livelihood projects have been implemented (which would lessen pressure on the ecosystem). Moreover, the proponent has listed several endemic bird, fish and tree species as endangered. Using their local names, the endangered bird species include talik, balawang, talimanok, papago, kuwawang, and tanepol. Endangered and threatened fish species include balik, katipa, manabing, buted, and kabulan. Endangered tree species include limbunga, iles, and kalalano. Aside from these, the proponent discovered at least ten varieties of mangoes in the area. More importantly, the proponent has already identified the in situ conservation and rehabilitation area for the project. The area lies in the heart of SK Pendatun municipality, which is an ideal sanctuary/hatchery for endangered and threatened bird/fish species. The site is thickly covered with second growth and residuals of pioneer swamp tree species. Several species of mammals, reptiles, fish, and birds still breed in and confine themselves to the forested area of the marsh. The main canal of Lake Buluan passes through the marsh before reaching the Rio Grande de Mindanao. In addition, the proponent has constructed a local map of the marsh using indigenous knowledge systems and practices. Billboards, informing passers-by of the conservation and rehabilitation project/area, were constructed in designated strategic entry points.

Through the project, a women's organization composed of 54 members was formed and strengthened. The group participated in conservation activities, handicraft making, and managing the cooperative store.

Trainings included biodiversity conservation and restoration, bio-waste disposal, leadership skills and project management.