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Title
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A Hand book for Managing Small Urban Lakes
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Description
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This handbook serves as a guide for managing small urban lakes in India, focusing on the challenges and restoration options available for urban and peri-urban lakes. It emphasizes the importance of understanding lake types, their roles, and the impacts of urbanization on water quality and community health. Key restoration strategies include catchment management, physical restoration (like desilting and weed removal), and community engagement through local management initiatives. The handbook advocates for a collaborative approach involving urban local bodies, communities, and private sectors to ensure sustainable lake management, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and income generation to support conservation efforts.
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Date
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18 June 2014
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Format
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Pdf
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Language
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English
