BANGLI, DEWATA.NEWS – Hundreds of residents and volunteers took part in a large-scale cleanup operation around Pura Hulundanu Batur and Lake Batur in Kintamani, Bangli Regency, on Saturday (March 14), following the accumulation of trash carried into the area by recent floods.
The community-driven effort focused on clearing waste that had been washed into the lake and surrounding areas, particularly near the temple complex located in Songan Traditional Village.
Bangli Environmental and Forestry Agency (LHK) Head I Putu Ganda Wijaya expressed appreciation for the strong participation from local residents, government agencies, and community groups involved in the cleanup.
“We express our deepest gratitude to everyone who attended and participated in this activity. Waste carried by floodwaters is an environmental issue that must be addressed together as a shared responsibility,” he said.
According to officials, most of the waste collected during the cleanup consisted of debris transported by floodwater currents and eventually accumulating along the lake’s shoreline.
Lake Batur is considered one of the most important environmental and cultural areas in Bangli Regency, making efforts to maintain its cleanliness and ecosystem particularly important for the surrounding communities.
“This activity reflects the community’s real concern for environmental cleanliness and sustainability, especially in the Lake Batur area, which is an important region in Bangli,” Ganda Wijaya added.
The cleanup was attended by a wide range of participants, including the Deputy Regent of Bangli, the Bangli Environmental Agency, Bangli Police through its Water Police Unit, the Kintamani sub-district administration, and local village governments from Songan A and Songan B.
Local military officers (Babinsa), community police officers (Bhabinkamtibmas), traditional village leaders, teachers, students, and staff from schools in Songan also participated in the activity.
Several environmental community groups also joined the effort, highlighting growing public awareness about protecting the Lake Batur ecosystem.
The initiative was originally proposed by local environmental advocates and residents who were concerned about the increasing amount of trash entering the lake during the rainy season and flood periods.
Authorities and community leaders hope that similar collaborative efforts will continue in the future to maintain environmental cleanliness and preserve the natural and cultural significance of the Lake Batur area.