Riparian vegetation, or the plants that grow along riverbanks, is crucial for healthy river ecosystems but is sensitive to changes in river flow, sediment, and land disturbance. In tropical rivers such as those in the Philippines, sediment often builds up and landscapes are frequently altered, highlighting the need for site-specific baseline studies. This motivated Dr. Enrico Replan of the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science’s Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (UPD-CS IESM) to examine the plants growing along the banks of the Amnay River in Occidental Mindoro and how their distribution relates to the river environment.

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The UP Diliman College of Science Congratulates Dr. Rachel June Ravago-Gotanco of the Marine Science Institute for winning the 2026 NAST Environmental Science Award (NESA)