Socioeconomic and Environmental Impact Analysis of Sand Mining in Bone River Flow, Indonesia
Nur Meyla Ulfiana. Botutihe *
Master of Population and Environment Study Program, Gorontalo State University, Gorontalo, Indonesia.
Abdul Haris Panai
Master of Population and Environment Study Program, Gorontalo State University, Gorontalo, Indonesia.
Hasim
Master of Population and Environment Study Program, Gorontalo State University, Gorontalo, Indonesia.
Iswan Dunggio
Master of Population and Environment Study Program, Gorontalo State University, Gorontalo, Indonesia.
Marini Susanti Hamidun
Master of Population and Environment Study Program, Gorontalo State University, Gorontalo, Indonesia.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Referring to the issue of sand mining, this study aims to analyze the social, economic, and environmental impacts of sand mining activities in the Bone River basin with a case study in Kelurahan Pauwo. This research is expected to provide recommendations for sustainable resource management, community economic diversification, as well as strengthening regulation and supervision This research uses quantitative descriptive statistical methods. The survey research method is data collected using a questionnaire with a total of 50 respondents. Then the data was analyzed using regression analysis and qualitative descriptive. The results of statistical analysis show that the research shows that mining activities greatly affect social aspects classified as moderate (0,59), the impact on economic aspects classified as large (0,69) and the impact on environmental aspects classified as very large (0,78) Sand mining activities greatly affect social aspects in the form of changes in social dynamics in the community. Although sand mining provides short-term economic benefits, such as increased income for local communities, the long-term consequences can hinder sustainable economic growth. In addition, sand mining also causes environmental damage, such as erosion and damaged ecosystems.
Keywords: Sustainable resource management, regulation, community economic diversification, supervision, erosion, damaged ecosystems, sustainable economic growth, Environmental Impact, Socioeconomic Impact, Bone River