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River Restoration Journey - The Social Aspect
June 2025
Across the farmlands that shape my hometown, a river quietly flows. Agriculture forms the primary source of local household income, yet the agricultural runoff contributes substantially to river pollution. During holiday visits to my hometown, I gradually noticed steady, visible degradation of the local river across multiple trips. Witnessing these year-to-year changes motivated me to develop practical, actionable restoration plans for the local river.
September 2025 - Recieving Funding


Prepared, submitted, and presented a river restoration proposal, obtained ¥9500 from the STEM Fund as startup funding for the project.
5th, December 2025 - Proposing Restoration Plan to Local Government

Photo taken with local governor

Government issued project notice
Presented river‑restoration plan to government and gained official recognition.
29th, December 2025 - First Community Outreach

Villager volunteers heading to river

Government issued notice sign
Shared river‑management ideas with villagers, local volunteer team recruited to collect waste along river.
30th, December 2025 - First Speech at Baoji Middle School

Students listening to speech

Presentation ongoing
Held first presentation at local middle school to promote environmental awareness and to recruit project volunteers.
31st, March 2026 - Project Progression + Second Speech at Baoji Middle School

Presentation ongoing

Students listening to speech
Reported preliminary river‑improvement outcomes in the second school presentation. Second river data collection.
June 2026 - Initiating local student organization: CoLoop

CoLoop Team

Members engaged in community cleaning
Volunteers that participated in the project founded the Baoji Middle School's first environmental‑protection student club.
More positive changes happening...
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