Cleanup work was carried out by the Water Services Department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic to improve the ecological status and protect water resources in the country's major water bodies. The removal efforts targeted old fishing nets and general waste from the lakes and reservoirs.

Cleanup Scope and Findings

The cleanup efforts involved multiple significant water bodies, including Issyk-Kul Lake, Son-Kul Lake, and the Toktogul Reservoir. The scale of the collected materials highlights the ongoing effort to protect the aquatic environment.

Collected Materials

87650meters of fishing nets from Issyk-Kul Lake
23895kg of debris from Issyk-Kul Lake
25250meters of fishing nets from Son-Kul Lake
43300meters of fishing nets from Toktogul Reservoir
186kg of debris from Toktogul Reservoir

Overall Cleanup Totals

Overall, since the start of 2026, the total removal from Issyk-Kul Lake included 53,900 meters (53.9 km) of synthetic fishing nets and 1,440 kg (1.44 tons) of various debris. These actions are aimed at preserving the lake's ecology, protecting aquatic biological resources, and preventing illegal fishing.

Future Actions

The Ministry stated that the work to ensure the cleanliness of the country's lakes and reservoirs, and to protect water resources, will continue in the future.