19 August 2026
Clean Wave Campaign in Astana Involves 'Green Country' Volunteers
Over a hundred volunteers from 'Green Country' participated in the 'Clean Wave' eco-action in Astana, cleaning the Esil River shoreline as part of 'Clean Kazakhstan'.

In Astana, the 'Clean Wave' eco-action took place, organized under the nationwide ecological project 'Clean Kazakhstan'. The event saw the participation of over a hundred members of the youth labor team 'Green Country,' as reported by the official website of the capital's akimat.
The event was organized by the city akimat, Astana Police Department, and the youth labor team 'Green Country'. Participants cleaned the embankment and shoreline of the Esil River in the Sarayshyq area.
“Today, along with the youth, we headed to the Esil River bank as part of the 'Clean Shore' action within the 'Clean Kazakhstan' project and tidied up this area. It’s heartening to see the young people's response, enthusiasm, and desire to make their city clean. However, I’d like to remind residents and guests of the capital: it's clean not where people clean up, but where they don’t litter. Disposing of waste in unauthorized areas is a direct violation of the law, which carries administrative penalties,” said Marat Umirbayev, Head of the Public Safety Directorate of the Astana Police Department, Police Colonel.
reports ЖКХ24 referencing the Astana city akimat's website.
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19 August 2026
Astana Undertakes Sarybulak River Cleanup as Part of 'Clean Kazakhstan' Initiative
Astana initiates the cleanup of the Sarybulak River as part of the 'Clean Kazakhstan' campaign, using biological treatments to improve water quality.

In Astana, comprehensive efforts are underway as part of the national ecological campaign 'Clean Kazakhstan' to enhance the environmental condition of the Sarybulak River, according to the official website of the city's akimat.
During the initiative, experts showcased the process of introducing biological treatments into the water body. These treatments, containing beneficial microorganisms, are designed to reduce organic water pollution, improve water quality, and restore the natural ecological balance of the water body.
Additionally, participants received information on modern technologies being applied to restore the Sarybulak River and the work accomplished so far.
Currently, a series of measures are being implemented at the water body to improve the ecological condition. These include sanitary cleaning of the shoreline and water area, garbage collection, cutting of aquatic vegetation, removal of water flow obstacles, sediment removal, water aeration, and the use of bioproducts based on beneficial microorganisms.
"Biological methods are crucial for the restoration of natural water bodies. The beneficial microorganisms in the treatments help break down organic pollutants, improving water quality. Biological cleaning is one of the effective and environmentally friendly methods aimed at maintaining the natural balance of the aquatic ecosystem. The work on the Sarybulak River is conducted comprehensively, combining mechanical cleaning, aeration, and biological methods," noted Azamat Sadykov, Deputy Director for Science at LLP 'Astana Bioscience Business Centre.'
Reported by Housing and Public Utilities 24 with reference to the website of the Department of Energy and Housing and Communal Services of Astana.
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