On July 10, 2025, another environmental cleanup took place in Shymkent as part of the national project "Taza Kazakhstan". The initiators were the office of the Akim of the Al-Farabi district and the local branch of the "AMANAT" party. The next cleanup took place on the bank of the Koshkar-Ata River - one of the main natural symbols of the city.

More than 50 people took part in the event: Akimat employees, party members, representatives of public utilities and active citizens. Four units of special equipment were used to carry out the work. Together, the participants collected and removed almost 2 tons of garbage, cleared the riverbed of algae, and the banks of dead wood and household waste. Pedestrian areas and paths along the river were also treated, weeds were mown and excess tree branches were trimmed.

The cleanup was not just a sanitary event, but also part of a broad environmental program aimed at improving the urban environment. According to the organizers, "Taza Kazakhstan" is not a one-time event, but consistent work to improve the level of environmental culture and preserve water resources.

Participants note that the organization of such events has improved compared to previous years. For example, if in 2023–2024 such cleanups were more often timed to coincide with official holidays, now they have become regular and larger-scale. In the past, as a rule, they covered only the coastal zone, but now the work also affects the condition of the river itself, including the bottom and aquatic vegetation.

Such events have a real impact on the environment: according to experts, water quality has improved, pollution levels have decreased, and some species of plants and aquatic organisms sensitive to pollution have returned. It should be noted that Koshkar-Ata is an important ecosystem fed by underground springs, and its condition affects the climate and biological diversity of the entire central part of the city.

In addition, eco-cleaning days allow residents to be involved in caring for nature. People not only clean up, but also receive environmental education. The organizers plan to further expand such initiatives: holding lectures, involving schoolchildren and students in projects, installing additional containers for separate waste collection.

Shymkent is one of the fastest growing megacities in the country, and the issue of environmental sustainability is especially acute here. In the conditions of dense development and increasing pressure on water and green areas, caring for natural objects such as Koshkar-Ata is not just an initiative, but an urgent need.

The clean-up on July 10 became part of a general series of events supporting the course towards cleanliness and order in the city. Comparatively recently, two years ago, the clean-up on Koshkar-Ata attracted fewer participants and did not affect the technical condition of the riverbed. Now, thanks to the support of the party, the akimat and concerned residents, the environmental situation here is gradually improving.

The results of the campaign clearly show that only through joint efforts is it possible to preserve nature in the conditions of modern urbanization. Shymkent residents have proven that they care about the appearance of their hometown and its ecological future.