An Application of Environmental Management Law in the Management of Tempe Lake Fishery in Wajo Regency

RESEARCH ABSTRACT

Researcher: Muhammad Yusuf

The study aims: 1) to describe the effectiveness of environmental law implementation in the management of Lake Tempe Fishery, 2) to investigate the suitability of the fishery activity by the people with environmental preservation principles, and 3) the synchronization of the regional law and regulations with the environmental management and fishery laws.

The study was carried out in four lakeside districts of Wajo Regency: Tempe, Tanasitolo, Sabbangparu, and Belawa Districts. A survey was conducted with a census performed on government institution, questionnaires distributed to 182 fishermen respondents, and interviews conducted to public figures and government officials. The data were analyzed with statistical t examination and descriptive interpretation.

The result indicates that the application of environmental law is not effective due to the limited ability of official and the lack of the people’s awareness. The fishery activities of the people do not take into account environmental principles because of their limited knowledge on the matter. The regional law and regulations are not in line with the environmental management law and fisher law which may effect ecological and economic balance. The fishery management of Lake Tempe should be directed by ecosystem approach and have an independent organizing institution.