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Over 650 Kilograms of Trash Removed from Issyk-Kul Lake in Seven Months

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Over 650 kilograms of trash and 24.3 kilometers of synthetic fishing nets have been removed from Lake Issyk-Kul since the start of 2026.
  • Recent efforts between August 11-13 collected 140 kilograms of trash and 6.8 kilometers of nets.
  • These measures aim to improve the lake's ecological condition, conserve biodiversity, and reduce the impact of illegal fishing.

Environmental efforts have successfully removed a significant amount of waste from Kyrgyzstan's Issyk-Kul Lake. Since the beginning of 2026, authorities have retrieved 650 kilograms of garbage and 24.3 kilometers of synthetic fishing nets from the lake's waters.

Recent operations, conducted between August 11 and 13, further contributed to the cleanup, with specialists collecting an additional 140 kilograms of trash and 6.8 kilometers of old synthetic nets. These targeted efforts highlight the ongoing commitment to addressing pollution in the popular tourist destination.

The initiative is spearheaded by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. The primary objectives are to enhance the overall ecological health of Issyk-Kul, preserve its rich biodiversity, and mitigate the negative consequences stemming from illegal fishing practices that often leave behind discarded nets.

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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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