Morphoconservation analysis on Kali Garang as a river conservation effort

Abstract

The main problem of Kali Garang is that when there is rain in the upstream area there will be a flood. The high population growth in the upstream area cause problems waste, erosion and sedimentation. The purpose of this study was to find out the community's concern for the river and apply morphoconservation analysis for river utilization, protection and preservation. The research was carried out on the banks of the Kali Garang at the upstream, middle and downstream sections. The data were collected throught observation, interview and measurement. The analysis data used was morphoconservation analysis. Morpho aspect analysis was based on upstream, middle and downstream regions. While the conservation aspect is based on activities of utilization, protection and preservation. Community care for the river is good enough. The existence of village work activities is a form of river care. In the upstream, the concerned people utilize the river for their daily needs. In the middle, there is no utilization activity because of its large flow and its location far from the settlement. Downstream area is used for mining with the reason that it is an effort to protect the river from silting. River conservation must be carried out together in order to create a sustainable river.