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About Agrie Conservation

Agrie Conservation was founded in Gresik in 2018, initiated by two field researchers: Agus Satriyono, M.Si. and Citra Fitrie Riany, M.Sc. We encourage rethinking how we understand and respond to environmental change.

Our approach

Ecology-based

Field studies and ecological monitoring as the scientific basis for interventions.

Nature-based Solutions

Designing solutions that use ecosystem functions and fit site characteristics, such as oyster reef structures (POSH) in the intertidal zone.

Social-Ecological Systems

Analysing people and ecosystems as a coupled social-ecological system, including local institutions and collective action.

Full explanation of our approach →

Board

AS
Chair

Agus Satriyono, M.Si.

Field ecologist focusing on coastal and terrestrial ecosystem restoration, including mangroves and coral reefs, through a social-ecological systems lens. MSc in Biology from Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS); his thesis valued mangrove ecosystem services for fisheries at PRPM Mengare.

@agus_satriyono
PS
Secretary

Peggy Yulia Sahari

Manages the organisation’s secretariat, including administration and programme documentation.

@peggy_sahari
CF
Treasurer

Citra Fitrie Riany, M.Sc.

Field researcher in biology; lead author of a study on pond aquaculture governance in Gresik (Frontiers in Aquaculture, 2023). Alumna of the 87th UNEP/UNESCO/BMUV International Short Course on Ecosystem Restoration (CIPSEM, TU Dresden) and project lead of ORCCA under the Transfer-to-Action Fellowship.

@citra_fitrie

Timeline

  1. 2018
    • Agrie Conservation founded in Gresik (Deed No. 23, 12 April 2018).
    • The Coastal and Marine Biodiversity Reserve (CMBR) Lembung Paseser programme begins.
    • Feasibility study and technical design for coastal rehabilitation in Tanjung Widoro, followed by permeable structures and initial planting at Mengare.
    • Mangrove Camps at Mengare and Labuhan.
    • First biodiversity studies and monitoring for companies’ PROPER assessments.
  2. 2019
    • Supporting the Lembung Paseser village regulation on coastal and marine management; Earth Day and World Migratory Bird Day at CMBR.
    • Mangrove field guide for Lembung Paseser, Madura, published.
    • Labuhan Mangrove Education Park opens; mangrove planting at Labuhan.
    • Pilot tourism village at Tlangoh Beach: village consultations and waste-bank training.
    • School learning visits to PRPM Mengare.
  3. 2020
    • Avifauna of Lembung Paseser Madura launched alongside the opening of the mangrove conservation boardwalk.
    • Bird survey at PRPM Mengare.
    • Mangrove planting at Kali Lamong and beach she-oak (Casuarina equisetifolia) planting.
    • Mangrove Sister School volunteers begin working with schools in Lembung Paseser.
  4. 2021
    • Mengare Discovery begins as the next phase of PRPM Mengare.
    • Mangrove ecotourism and restoration programme at Kali Lamong (Kalam Mangrove).
    • Bird banding and biodiversity monitoring training.
    • Primary school renovation in Lembung Paseser and CMBR programme monitoring and evaluation.
  5. 2022
    • Coral transplantation at Gili Labak, Sumenep.
    • Shellfish fair and consultations with Kali Lamong residents.
    • Exchange visit for CMBR managers to another coastal conservation site.
  6. 2023
    • Articles of association amended to align with Law No. 17/2013 on Societal Organisations (Ormas).
    • Article on pond aquaculture governance published in Frontiers in Aquaculture.
    • Oyster and honeybee farming, Mangrove Sister School and mangrove planting at Lembung Paseser.
    • Mengare Moto Camp and Enviro Camp at PRPM Mengare.
    • Biodiversity baseline at PEPC JTB, Bojonegoro, and biodiversity monitoring at several sites.
    • Gresik Naturalist starts documenting habitats around Gresik.
  7. 2024
    • POSH oyster reef structures (ORCCA) installed at Mengare.
    • Coral transplantation and monitoring at Gili Genting, Sumenep.
    • Lembung Paseser: oyster processing house and post-harvest training, beekeeping, greening, and Mangrove Sister School with six schools.
    • Mangrove Camp at PRPM Mengare.
    • Eco edufarming and greening programme with communities in the PHE WMO area.
  8. 2025
    • Research-scale Miyawaki trial plot in Ngasem, Bojonegoro.
    • Eco-guide training at PRPM Mengare, coastal protection training, Ocean Literacy for Kids and an ocean literacy workshop for teachers.
    • Outdoor classes and coastal school sessions with several primary schools.
    • Community livelihood programme and Mangrove Sister School at Lembung Paseser; Poleng Coral Week.
    • Nyisir Pesisir photo story exhibition (CMBR Lembung Paseser).
  9. 2026
    • Biodiversity baseline at Lembung Paseser and habitat mapping.
    • Gresik Naturalist opens public activities: Nature Discovery Walk, Night Discovery and Mengare Discovery trips.
    • Mengare Discovery closes and is succeeded by the Eco Heritage Lodewijk programme.