Sungai Watch and PKK Bali Clean Sidakarya Mangroves, Encourage Waste Reduction from Upstream

DENPASAR, GARISBUMI.com – Garbage from settlements and rivers has the potential to be carried to the coast and sea. This issue became a concern in the collaboration between Sungai Watch, PKK, Posyandu, the community and volunteers when cleaning the Mangrove Forest area at Sidakarya Beach, Denpasar City, Bali, Sunday (4/10/2026).

This action was part of the Kulkul PKK and Posyandu Movement which took place simultaneously in nine districts/cities in Bali. Apart from cleaning the environment, activities are aimed at building habits of reducing and managing waste from home.

River Watch Field Manager, Made Dwi Bagiasa, said that river cleanliness needs to be a collective concern because it is directly related to the condition of coastal areas.

"The hope in the future is not only to clean it, but how we remind the public of the importance of keeping rivers clean because they all flow to our south coast," said Made.

According to him, waste handling needs to be done thoroughly. Education regarding waste management and reduction must be consistent and reach all levels of society.

Collaboration to Protect Rivers and Coasts

Activities in Sidakarya involve the Bali Province PKK Mobilization Team (TP), Denpasar City PKK TP, Sidakarya Village PKK TP, Bali Province Posyandu TP, and Denpasar City Posyandu TP.

Sungai Watch, the community and volunteers are also involved in cleaning up mangrove areas and river flows on the coast of Denpasar.