Collaboration for Education and Aquatic Conservation in the Development of a Tourism Village

Kolaborasi Untuk Pendidikan dan Konservasi Perairan Dalam Pengembangan Desa Wisata

Abstract

The Community Service Program (KKN) conducted in Muara Siran Village from July 14 to August 20, 2025, carried the theme “Collaboration for Education and Aquatic Conservation in the Development of a Tourism Village.” The main objective was to provide a tangible contribution to village development based on local potential while enhancing community capacity.The implementation focused on eight key programs executed collaboratively by university students, the local community, and the village government. These programs included youth capacity building through environmental education and training, provision of informational and educational media, aquatic ecosystem conservation activities, support for local food self-sufficiency, and the development of tourism potential through the creation of tourism profiles and digital promotion.The outcomes of the program showed an increase in community awareness regarding the importance of aquatic conservation, the establishment of educational facilities and tourism-supporting infrastructure, and the emergence of opportunities in the creative economy sector. Thus, this KKN program successfully encouraged the integration of education, conservation, and sustainable tourism village development in Muara Siran Village.