Ciliwung to become ecotourism site

Ciliwung to become ecotourism site

JAKARTA: As part of the Clean River national movement, the
City Environmental Agency is due to launch a high-profile
program, Ciliwung Ecotourism 2003, on Saturday, aiming at
restoring the water quality and the environment of the river
basin.

Head of the agency Kosasih Wirahadikusumah said on Friday that
although most parts of the river -- the longest of 13 rivers that
flow through the city -- were severely polluted with house waste,
some sections were still suitable for ecotourism.

"The program will increase people's awareness of river
conservation as well as create another use for the river that
might benefit them financially," he told The Jakarta Post.

The program is being held in cooperation with private
companies, universities, non-governmental organizations and
residents.-JP