Eko Wahyu Saputro, Teguh Wahyudi, Fikri Yudi Alfarizi, Raffi Abdullah Al-Latif Tilfah, Deva Hendriyanto, Arif Fathurohman, Gilang Ramadhan, Agus Jamaldi, Fatimah Nur Hidayah

Thematic Community Service Lecture (KKNT): Revitalization of the Potential of “Kali Mati” as a Tourist Attraction in Parangjoro Village

Introduction

Thematic community service lecture (kknt): revitalization of the potential of “kali mati” as a tourist attraction in parangjoro village. KKNT students revitalize Parangjoro Village's 'Kali Mati,' transforming a polluted river into a clean, well-lit tourist attraction. Learn about their waste management and eco-tourism efforts.

Abstract

Thematic Community Service Lecture (KKNT) is a student activity that implements knowledge gained in lectures that is applied to life in society. Students, as agents of change, are expected to be able to provide alternative solutions to problems that exist in society. Parangjoro Village is one of the villages in Grogol District, Sukoharjo Regency, Central Java. This village has good tourism potential to be developed, namely the "Kali Mati" river flow. Currently, "Kali Mati" has not been optimally managed by the village government; the area around the location is used for illegal garbage dumping by irresponsible individuals. Seeing the problems like this, a solution is needed so that the existing potential can be managed and developed better. The KKNT activity carried out by students seeks to organize the "Kali Mati" location to manage its potential as a tourist attraction in Parangjoro Village. The activity begins with the location survey stage, coordinating with residents in the Singkil area, RT 03/08, Parangjoro Village, determining the concept of location arrangement, implementing activities and evaluating the results of activities. Based on the results of the survey at the location and interviews with residents, it is necessary to carry out waste dumping/piling activities so that the location on the edge of "Kali Mati" looks clean. Furthermore, lighting is needed so that the location is brighter at night. Next, fish seeds are spread as a way of preserving the waters of "Kali Mati" and also as an effort to attract residents and tourists to Keli Mati in the future. The results of the activities carried out at this time are that the location, which was initially dirty and unorganized, has become cleaner and more comfortable for the community. At night, the area is also brighter, and many people spend their nights hanging out around the location. Based on these results, the KKNT activities carried out by students can positively contribute to the community in Parangjoro village, especially residents of Singkil RT 03/08, and provide real experience for students in life in society.

Review

The paper presents a highly relevant and practical account of a Thematic Community Service Lecture (KKNT) focused on the revitalization of the "Kali Mati" river in Parangjoro Village, aiming to transform it into a viable tourist attraction. The abstract effectively highlights a significant community problem: an unmanaged natural resource marred by illegal waste dumping, preventing the realization of its inherent tourism potential. The initiative, led by students acting as "agents of change," directly addresses this pressing issue by applying academic knowledge to real-world challenges, underscoring the critical role of community engagement and sustainable local development. The methodology outlined in the abstract is practical and systematic, encompassing crucial stages from initial location surveys and coordination with local residents to concept determination, implementation, and evaluation. Specific interventions detailed include essential waste clean-up activities, the installation of lighting to enhance nighttime visibility and appeal, and the seeding of fish to promote ecological preservation and future visitor attraction. The immediate results are quite positive and impactful: the area, initially described as dirty and unorganized, has become significantly cleaner, brighter, and more comfortable, leading to increased community usage and engagement, particularly in the evenings. While the abstract demonstrates commendable immediate achievements, a more comprehensive understanding of the long-term sustainability of the "Kali Mati" project would be beneficial in a full paper. Future work could elaborate on detailed strategies for ongoing waste management, mechanisms for sustained community-led maintenance, and the development of specific tourism products or infrastructure to fully harness its potential. Nonetheless, this KKNT activity serves as an excellent example of how academic endeavors can generate tangible positive socio-environmental change, offering students invaluable practical experience and laying a strong foundation for further community development and potential replication in other regions facing similar challenges.

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