Dynamics of environmental change and affecting factors in the Malili lake complex, South Sulawesi

Abstract

The exploitation of the Malili Lake Complex in South Sulawesi as a natural resource that is not accompanied by wisdom has caused various major problems, such as damage to natural resources, loss of resources and the emergence of various wastes, which result in a decrease in the quality of the environment.The objectives of this research are: to examine in depth the dynamics of the quality of the aquatic environment and the influencing factors. Testing of environmental parameters measured in the field using a tool, namely the Water Quality Checker. Parameter measurements carried out in the field during June-August 2021 by taking six observation stations, namely: Salonsa Beach, Dream Beach, Malili River, Karebbe River, Sorowako Pier and Timampu Pier. The condition of the waters in has been polluted by the presence of domestic and industrial waste and the activities of the people who live in the vicinity.