Chrysopogon zizanioides or commonly known as Vetiver. Usually planted on the beach of the wetland It is medicinal, controls erosion and a great pest repellent Sources: Can be transplanted from an existing wetland. Can be bought or purchased at nurseries near Big Banyan Tree, kengeri, Bangalore Alternanthera Philoxeroides or commonly known as Alligator weed. Alligator weed has …
At Jakkur Lake Earlier this month, Anjana, Siddharth, Vandana and I from Biome visited the office of ATREE to learn about their work, studying and testing water quality. Apart from the procedural practices of the sampling process we also observed that the part of the lake that’s cordoned off to the public harbours noticeable vegetation. …
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The Fluoride Knowledge and Action Network (FKAN) in association with INREM Foundation organized a program titled “Safe Water and Fluoride Learning Workshop”. It was held on the 23rd and the 24th June 2016 at the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA). The event received a good response with nearly 45 participants from 8 states and 22 organizations around …
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An article in the India Today on zenrainman An article in the Economic Times about a “Citizen Science program/Open Data dashboard for Lake monitoring” facilitated by ATREE, YUKTIX and BIOME http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/technology/atree-with-yuktix-biome-to-create-an-open-data-dashboard-to-protect-bengaluru-lakes/52844030 xosotin chelseathông tin chuyển nhượngcâu lạc bộ bóng đá arsenalbóng đá atalantabundesligacầu thủ haalandUEFAevertonfutebol ao vivofutemaxmulticanaisonbetbóng đá world cupbóng đá inter milantin juventusbenzemala ligaclb …
There is a park on Haralur Road, opposite Raindrops on a land parcel of about less than 1 acre. This park is currently maintained by MAPSAS. Some of the people living around the park wanted to set this park up as a sustainable food forest. There is also a small pond at the far end …
Looking into the filter The group 28th May 2016 Saturday was well spent. A good session on Rainwater Harvesting – with a cool/green bunch. The Bangalore East Eerulies. A group of avid gardeners. The site visit included seeing an active open well, full of water that is still used as a source of domestic water. …
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An article authored by BIOME describing water management at Rainbow Drive has been published in the Buildotech magazine. Buildotech is India’s premier magazine on building technology, design and sustainability. The readership of the magazine comprises architects, builders, facility management companies, project consultants, system integrator and system providers. The softcopy of the article is here Also available on …
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Farm pond + drains Mr Joshi along with Lakshmikanth were installing the geomembrane at a farm pond off Kodathi Gate, Sarjapura Road at Mr Ashok’s farm camp. They were doing this work undertaken by TEXEL industries (Sailesh R Mehta. MD Texel Industries ..9825329050) The team Equipment for welding Jointing Anchoring the membrane Documented below are …
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Mr Ilayaraja, borewell contractor in Doddakannelli. Owns his own rig. From Tiruchangodu, Tamilnadu Most of the business happens in season (Jan-May) – about 15-20 points per month Dull season : 6-10 points per month According to him …Koramangala/Madiwala : groundwater goodDiary Circle, Bommanahalli, Ecity – toughJayanagar – easyYelahanka/Hebbal : casing 600ft Doddanekundi in 2003-2004 depth …
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We had good rainfall (1000mm plus on an average) in 2015. Yet, this summer was harsh for everyone. Would it have helped if we had harvested rainwater? The primary analysis from the project area (Yamalur watershed) observes that there is enough water available for everyone if we do rainwater harvesting leaving excess water to go …