The project consists basically of environmental information and education to the educators and public interest groups of the three coastal municipalities of Biri, Capul, and San Vicente.

Towards the end of the project, an OD seminar-workshop will be conducted to ensure project sustainability. Existing social structures will be identified and strengthened to continue the projects started. SACRED and KASANINO will be empowered with additional knowledge and skills and helped to resource other funds so that it could continue the advocacy for biodiversity conservation, appropriate ecosystems management and sustainable livelihood projects. Another sustainability mechanism that will be adopted is to institutionalize the LGU involvement with the community in support with the continuous IEC activities. Re-echo training will be given to teachers. Target outputs: Coastal resource management and development plan reviewed/re-planning conducted; Capability building trainings conducted;· Increased environmental awareness of members/ community; IEC billboards installed;· Sustained IEC/Advocacy activities; 107 hectares mangrove fully replanted; decrease illegal cutting of mangroves and other unregulated activities;· and alternative micro-enterprise developed/implemented. Effects: increased knowledge on environmental principles for the people of Biri, Capul and San Vicente; Heightened awareness and appreciation of local biodiversity and rich natural heritage of Samar and the Philippines; and Integration of environmental principles in the school curriculum.