Buleleng residents clean river to commemorate Pancasila Foundation Day
Buleleng, Bali - Residents of Penarukan Village, Singaraja, Bali, alongside Sungai Watch Station Buleleng, conducted a river clean-up drive along the Jalan Setiabudi River Basin (DAS) in Satria neighbourhood as part of environmental awareness efforts for Pancasila Foundation Day.
“The community clean-up collected over 187 kilograms of inorganic waste from the river and surrounding areas,” said Penarukan Village Head Desak Made Susanti in Buleleng, Bali, on Monday.
She added that the initiative was not only a physical clean-up but also an educational opportunity for residents to avoid littering on Pancasila Foundation Day.
She explained that collaboration with Sungai Watch and the Yeh Taluh Subak Community represented a tangible commitment to environmental care.
“We hope this community effort raises awareness among Penarukan residents to stop littering. We thank the Sungai Watch team for their dedication and participation,” she said.
She stated that the Penarukan Village Government would continue involving traditional villages (desa adat), banjar, the Subak Community, and residents in environmental cleanliness education programs.
“We will also install banners as per government instructions and collaborate with the traditional village to set up CCTV to monitor river cleanliness,” Susanti said.
Meanwhile, Sungai Watch Buleleng Station Manager I Gede Duta Dharma explained that Sungai Watch operates two types of clean-up actions.
“First, installing nets and regular patrols. Second, clean-up operations like the one conducted this Monday morning,” he said.
In Penarukan Village, Sungai Watch has installed two nets, which collect an average of 20 kilograms of waste daily.
The nets help keep irrigation channels and subak (traditional water management systems) clean and free from waste.
“We are ready to discuss further with the Subak Community if additional waste nets are needed,” Duta Dharma said.
He urged residents to manage waste responsibly. Organic waste can be composted, while inorganic waste should be handled through village or sub-district waste collection services.
“If there are provincial or regional regulations on waste management in Bali, please comply to ensure a cleaner environment,” he added.
He also expressed readiness to assist waste management programs, particularly clean-up drives and community efforts, acknowledging that some residents still litter.
“As long as there is waste to clear, we’re ready to help,” Duta Dharma concluded.