Ngintir Kali, Campaign Encourages Public to Love Brantas River Fish

The ECOTON team carried out a 'Ngintir Kali' (Drifting and swiming in the
River current) along the Surabaya River on Sunday (May 31).

(Ngintir Kali = drifting and Swimming in the river current)

May 31, 2026 / Surabaya – “The Brantas River still has the potential to recover and once again become a thriving fish habitat. Recent research has documented 34 fish species in the Surabaya River and 42 fish species in the Brantas River. These findings can serve as a strong foundation for the people of East Java to restore the water quality of both the Brantas and Surabaya Rivers,” said Rulli Mustika Adya, Director of Posko Ijo. Rulli emphasized the need for a large-scale public campaign to introduce native Brantas River fish species to the people of East Java.

Corn Rice, an Old Friend, and Hope Flowing Along the Brantas River

MOJOKERTO — On Saturday morning (May 30, 2026), Mak Ning’s small food stall in Canggu, Mojokerto had not yet truly quieted down. The clock had not even struck eight. The wok was still busy over the stove. Customers came and went. The aroma of nasi jagung (corn rice), urap vegetables, and simple side dishes blended with the cool morning air that still carried traces of dew. Amid the bustle, a car pulled up in front of the stall. Three men stepped out. Like ordinary customers, they immediately looked for seats and ordered breakfast. “Nasi jagung (Corn Rice)!” one of them shouted. I was still busy at the frying station when the voice came again. Cak Pri!” I turned around. For a brief moment, the face felt strangely familiar. “Prigiii!” I replied spontaneously. We laughed. It had been a long time since we last met.