Kutai Kartanegara district in East Kalimantan has reinforced its commitment to protecting endangered snubfin dolphins (Pesut Mahakam) through the issuance of district decree Number 75/2020 and formalisation of cooperation agreements with Indonesia's Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. The conservation initiative underscores the need for coordinated regional protection, as the Mahakam River habitat spans multiple districts, requiring synergistic management across West Kutai, Mahakam Ulu,