lake rejuvenation Archives

Bengaluru lakes are drying up even during monsoons, here’s why

September 28, 2020 Sanjana Alex, Shashank Palur, Shubha Ramachandran and Suma Rao

Why do lakes like Sowl Kere and Arekere remain dry even during monsoons? The reasons are often man-made – building over stormwater drains, sewage, excessive borewell digging, etc. But there are solutions too.

Why Bellandur lake spews toxic froth, and how to stop it

July 30, 2020 Priyanka Jamwal and Sanjana Alex

Bellandur and Varthur lakes release huge amounts of foam almost every year, especially around the monsoons. Why does this happen, and what can we do to stop it?

Bellandur and Varthur lake revival speeds up, public meeting on June 21st

June 13, 2019 Jagadish Reddy

After decades of neglect, Bellandur and Varthur lakes are now on the fast track to being revived, after the intervention of a NGT-appointed committee. The committee will also hold its first public meeting this month

Agara lake revival: A saga of citizen-government collaboration

June 6, 2019 Kavitha Reddy

In her handbook ‘Our Agara Lake’, Kavitha Reddy describes how a citizens’ movement saved the lake, with the support of authorities. The lake, which was a garbage dump site earlier, is now teeming with visitors

Bengaluru Buzz: NGT action to save lakes | Draft policy to ease commute | Action plan for air quality

May 13, 2019 News Desk

Action to be taken against encroachers of Kaikondarahalli lake buffer zone, sewage and rainwater to be diverted away from Bellandur lake, draft commute policy and new air quality action plan for Bengaluru – read more on what happened in the city over the past week

Alahalli lake restored, after eight long years

April 30, 2019 Anand R Yadwad

Around a decade back, Alahalli lake was filled with sewage and garbage. Birds and fish did not thrive here anymore. Here’s the story of how citizens got this lake restored, with eight years of persistent efforts

Puttenahalli Lake Trust wins national award for lake rejuvenation efforts

July 20, 2015 Holly Thorpe

Puttenahalli Neighbourhood Lake Improvement Trust’s entry for Earth Day Network’s competition was chosen from among 220 entries.

Death of lakes and trees: Story of daylight murders

May 19, 2015 Sridhar

Why are lakes dying in Bengaluru? What can you do about it? How does one try saving the trees?

Developing lakes should go beyond engineering, to be sustainable

March 12, 2014 Brijesh Kumar

Brijesh Kumar, BBMP’s Chief Conservator of Forests, in-charge of lakes, shares his thoughts on lake development, and sheds light on some systemic issues.

Environment

Towards a water-sensitive city: The story of Jakkur Lake

February 11, 2014 Aajwanthi Baradwaj

The walk aims to talk about how this lake can be a potential model for Integrated Urban Water Management (IUWM), a possible direction to help Bangalore city’s water problems.

Environment

A success story of lake rejuvenation

May 23, 2013 Sohel Mohamed

Today Kaikondrahalli Kere presents a totally different picture, with happy birds and happy visitors.

Environment

KK Halli lake: Govt is responsible

August 30, 2012 Priya Ramasubban

The way Kaikondrahalli lake has been rejuvenated is one of the success stories of Bangalore. Priya Ramasubban gives all credits to the government for it.

Infrastructure

Bengaluru residents get a low down on water management

February 29, 2012 Meera K

With every apartment association stressed by the responsibility and escalating cost of water supply to residents and waste water management, the water workshop helped provide a few possible solutions.

Only 31 of the 189 lakes are restored

April 4, 2011 Navya P K

BBMP says it’s cash strapped to restore the other lakes.

Environment

Puttenahalli Lake – An update

October 26, 2010 Arathi Manay Yajaman

Locals join hands to bring the lake back to life. After months of hardwork, they are enjoying the benefits.