Once a lifeline for the surrounding communities, the waterway had become heavily polluted
due to years of industrial discharge, agricultural runoff, and unmanaged waste dumping.
Biodiversity had vanished, water quality had plummeted, and nearby residents faced health
hazards. In response, a multi-stakeholder initiative was launched to restore the ecosystem.
The first phase focused on identifying and eliminating pollution sources. Local
authorities worked with environmental experts to regulate industrial output, establish
waste treatment protocols, and introduce stricter penalties for illegal dumping. Farmers
in the watershed were encouraged to adopt eco-friendly agricultural practices, reducing
chemical runoff through buffer zones and organic alternatives.
Simultaneously, an ambitious cleanup campaign was launched. Volunteers and local
organizations removed debris from the riverbanks, while dredging operations cleared
contaminated sediment from the riverbed.