Water

Project site	Citarum River Basin, Indonesia
Cost	US$ 50,000
Status	Ongoing
Approval date	March 2009
Completion date	-
Category	Basin Management
ADB officer	Chris Morris
Partner	Warga Peduli Lingkungan Foundation (Citizens Care for Environment)

The annual erosion in the Citarum river basin’s watershed areas has reached alarming rates, threatening the lives and livelihoods of people dependent upon the Citarum River basin. Efforts in reducing erosion rate, preventing landslides, and preserving the watersheds are needed.

This PDA will test the feasibility of using the bamboo plant in land stabilization, water catchment rehabilitation, water spring recovery, and effluent treatment in the Citarum River basin. It is also expected to complement another PDA that is currently testing vetiver plants for similar purposes.

• Plan and design of a zoning system for soil erosion control and land stabilization in Citarum river basin
• Long-term Community Action Plan for tackling soil erosion and watershed degradation
• Establishment of pilot bamboo planting projects and nurseries
• Formation of a community group responsible for monitoring and evaluating the bamboo’s impacts on land stabilization and/or erosion reduction and water spring recovery
• Improved community competence and skills in bamboo cultivation and in training other community stakeholder groups

• Inception Report [ PDF ]
• Proposal [ PDF ]
• Applying Vetiver System for Slope Stabilization and Erosion Control in Citarum Riparian Community Groups