Which sentence is correct?

A. The scientist said there is only one thing to be done: to save our river "Stop
polluting the groundwater with fertilizers."

B. The scientist said there is only one thing to be done to save our river: "Stop polluting the groundwater with fertilizers."

C. The scientist said: there is only one thing to be done to save our river "Stop polluting the groundwater with fertilizers."

D. The scientist said there is only one thing: to be done to save our river, "Stop polluting the groundwater with fertilizers."