Marudi Mountain is a critical watershed that feeds into the river.

[1] The area surrounding the river is considered traditional lands of the Wapishana,[2] and they monitor the river for environmental threats.

[3] Conrad Gorinsky was born in Parubaru, a settlement near the Kuyuwini.

Illegal mining is a problem in the area, and mining is prohibited under the fourth parallel.

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