Collaborative Management Design For The Mahakam Lakes Based On Problem Identification And Its Socio-Economic And Ecological Functions

Abstract

Abstract: Lake area in Mahakam river basin, which covers 89 719 ha had not only the fuction as a direct life support, but also has a variety of ecological functions such as flood control, prevention of erosion, pollution, and biodiversity of fish control. Lake area will also be difficult to rectify the condition if contaminated, and it took years for recovery. When present, the lake area in Mahakam river basin has experienced degradation bad neighborhood. There are variousefforts made by the Central Government, East Kalimantan province, regency. Kukar and West Kutai regency in the management of thelake, but its still a partial / sector that is less well targeted and unsustainable, due to lack of understanding of weak challenge of integrated lake management strategies. For the purposes of asynergistic co-management and sustainable these weaknessesshould be eliminated, and replaced by management based onmutual understanding, respect, and cooperate with the roadmapagreed upon, namely collaborative management plan. Collaborative management of the lake region requires a long process and the involvement of all stakeholders. Therefore,mapping the area of the lake, the preparation of the managementdirection of the lake, the lake area of spatial development,increased understanding and participation of all stakeholders should continue to be pursued.