Water conservation model in Ayung river estuary based on ecotourism

Abstract

The Ayung river basin is the largest watershed in the Bali Penida River Region. The increase in population and the demands of a more viable livelihood have encouraged people to continue to strive to meet all their needs and the development of tourism in Bali that is growing rapidly, but behind that there will be a negative impact caused mainly on the river water environment and river estuary. For this reason, it is necessary to evaluate the environmental conditions of river estuaries and environmental arrangements to be able to support water needs and tourism activities. The purpose of this study was to create a model of water resources conservation at the Ayung river estuary based on ecotourism. The research method uses qualitative methods, which will integrate conservation of water resources that may be carried out in research areas based on ecotourism. The data used are in the form of primary data and secondary data where the primary data is in the form of observations directly to the location of the study and survey by interviewing the surrounding community about tourism activities in the research location. Meanwhile, secondary data in the form of water potential data, land use, topography obtained from survey and related agencies. The results of the study using the SWOT model obtained several alternative conservations that can be done based on ecotourism.