Bali begins one-month Lake Batur cleanup in Kintamani

Kintamani — The Indonesian military and Bali provincial government opened a one-month operation on Friday, Oct. 30, to clean up pollution and restore Lake Batur in Kintamani, Bangli Regency. The opening activity involved about 500 participants and was led by Bali Governor Wayan Koster and Maj. Gen. TNI Made Putra Widiastawa, commander of Kodam IX/Udayana.

The operation includes cleaning the lake and its shoreline buffer, removing aquatic weeds, marking the buffer boundary and processing organic waste. The work is intended to address waste and pollution described by local authorities and participants as longstanding environmental problems affecting the lake.

Why Lake Batur’s cleanup matters to visitors

Lake Batur is a prominent destination in Kintamani, where visitors encounter the lake, shoreline settlements and nearby cultural sites. For foreign visitors, the operation means that cleanup and restoration work may be visible around the lake during the one-month period. The reports describe a coordinated environmental effort involving the military, provincial and local governments, residents, educational groups and other institutions rather than a closure of the destination.

The military contribution comes through Kodam IX/Udayana, the Indonesian Army regional command for Bali and surrounding areas. The operation also places emphasis on organic-waste management, including separation, processing and reuse, alongside direct removal of waste from the lake area.

The activity began with an environmental service ceremony in Buahan Village, followed by an inspection of the site and cleanup work around Lake Batur. The operation is scheduled to continue for one month, with the stated focus on restoring the lake and improving waste management.

Sources

• Bali Express — regional news organisation
• thebalisun.com
• Warta Bali Online — regional news organisation