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

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

Abdi Masya
Vol 6 No 1

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.