Urban Lakes and Wetlands Conservation

Lack of understanding of the lake eco-system is leading to the decline of lakes falling in our urban areas. Lakes bring the joys of nature to urbanites, other than providing recreational and psychological relief, acting as biodiversity habitats as well as groundwater recharge zones. Today, these lakes are highly polluted eyesores, often emitting foul odour, and while vast sums are spent on their beautification the core issue of lake management remains a puzzle to the stakeholders.

Objective

Through this course INTACH seeks to provide the participants an understanding of the lake eco-system, the analysis and diagnosis of problems associated with it and the methods of remediation for maintaining a healthy lake eco-system.

Target Audience

Concerned citizens [who can put informed pressure on decision makers] and play a role as citizen scientists in the management and monitoring of lakes, environmentalists who can take up the cause of these commons at various fora, mid-level urban administrators and urban planners who can integrate the understanding of lakes in their strategic decision making.