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The rivers in Banjarmasin are polluted due to peoples behavior. Changing behavior to be more positive towards the environment can be done through environmental education that can be integrated into the high school curriculum. High school students in Banjarmasin City are very appropriate to study their attitudes, knowledge, and behavior towards the environment, especially water resources and pollution because they are considered agents of change and their changes are an important sign of long-term social change. This study aims to describe the attitudes, knowledge, and behavior of high school students in Banjarmasin towards water resources and pollution. This study used descriptive survey research. The sample in this study was 236 students selected using two-stage random sampling from a population of all high school students in Banjarmasin City, South Kalimantan. Students knowledge about water resources and pollution was explored using tests, while students attitudes and behaviors were explored using non-tests, all of which were analyzed descriptively quantitatively. The average score of students knowledge about water resources and pollution reached 56%, which is included in the medium criteria. The average value of students attitudes towards water resources and pollution reached 71% which is included in the positive criteria. The average value of student behavior towards water resources and pollution reached 67%, including medium criteria. However, it is still necessary to continuously improve the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of secondary school students to be more positive and better.

The study concludes that the knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of high school students in Banjarmasin regarding water resources and pollution are generally moderate.Despite exhibiting positive attitudes, students actual behaviors do not fully reflect their knowledge and positive sentiments.Continuous efforts are needed to enhance students environmental literacy and promote more positive and effective behaviors towards water resource conservation.

Based on the findings, future research should investigate the effectiveness of integrating experiential learning approaches, such as field visits and community-based projects, into the high school curriculum to bridge the gap between knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to water resource conservation. Furthermore, studies could explore the influence of social norms and cultural values on students environmental actions, potentially leveraging local traditions to promote sustainable practices. Finally, research should examine the role of digital media and social platforms in raising environmental awareness and fostering engagement among high school students in Banjarmasin, considering the increasing prevalence of these tools in their daily lives. These investigations will contribute to the development of more targeted and impactful environmental education strategies, ultimately fostering a generation of environmentally responsible citizens committed to protecting Banjarmasins vital water resources.

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