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Soil erosion studies for forested watersheds – A research report by National Institute of Hydrology
Posted on 24 Jul, 2010 10:09 PMIn the present study, an attempt has been made to estimate the soil erosion rate in Malaprabha representative basin by using WEPP model and Universal Soil Loss Equation. Soil erosion and sedimentation are the two important natural processes, which need immediate attention from the scientific community. Two major types of erosion are geological erosion and erosion from human or animal activities.
Water conservation measures in the arid and semi-arid area of the hard rock regions – A research report by National Institute of Hydrology
Posted on 24 Jul, 2010 09:35 PMThe report deals with water conservation measures in the arid and semi arid area of the hard rock region viz Somadevarahalli watershed (Bijapur taluka) and Herehalla watershed (Hangund taluka) of the Bijapur district of Karnataka. Soil and water, the most valuable natural resources for farming, are not preserved in-situ and conserved for future use owing to the inadequacies and ineffectiveness of the existing structures and measures. In view of this, to assess the overall situation of water resources for the development and management of watersheds, the annual and monthly rainfall and its distribution over the study area, and the status of groundwater occurrence has been analyzed.
Derivation of Geomorphological Instantaneous Unit Hydrographs for small catchments in hard rock regions - A research report by National Institute of Hydrology
Posted on 24 Jul, 2010 10:31 AMIn the study, the methodology developed at the National Institute of Hydrology to relate Clark model parameters to geomorphological characteristics has been used to develop unit hydrograph for two hard rock catchments, Barchi nala and Malaprabha up to Khanapur. This model has already been successfully implemented for simulation of flood events in small catchments of Upper Narmada and Kolar sub-basin of Narmada river as well as the Tapi sub-zone.
Groundwater quality studies in Belgaum district, Karnataka – A research report by National Institute of Hydrology
Posted on 23 Jul, 2010 08:40 PMThe report looks at groundwater quality and presents the results of the chemical analysis of groundwater samples from openwells & borewells of Belgaum district. The study broadly covers these aspects - (i) groundwater quality evaluation of the district (ii) identification of groundwater quality problems in various parts of district (iii) classification of groundwater, and (iv) application of DRASTIC model for assessing the vulnerability to groundwater pollution.
Workshop on "Natural Resources and Governance" , Bangalore
Posted on 23 Jul, 2010 05:17 PMVenue: Gandhi Bhawan, Kumar Park East (Near Shivanand Circle), Bangalore- 560001
Description:
The workshop will deal with both the issues of the accelerated use (rather abuse) of Natural Resources: Jal, Jungle, Jameen, Khaneej and beej (water, forest, land, minerals and seeds), on one hand and the deteriorating governance which are leading to further aggravation leading to very adverse impact on the livelihood and health of the rural poor including the tribals and environment.
Training on "Towards Sustainable Community Based Sanitation (CBS)", CDD, Bangalore
Posted on 23 Jul, 2010 10:06 AMOrganizer: Consortium for DEWATS Dissemination(CDD) Socity
Venue: Centre for Advanced Sanitation Solutions, Bangalore
Description:
The Consortium for DEWATS Dissemination (CDD) Society is a not-for-profit organisation working in the field of Decentralised Basic Need Services (DBNS) across India. For the past 10 years the Consortium has successfully promoted and implemented DBNS with community participatory approach.
Applicability of remote sensing techniques to monitor changes in land use and water spread area in Koppal district of Karnataka – A research report by National Institute of Hydrology
Posted on 21 Jul, 2010 10:11 AMThe report deals with the applicability of remote sensing techniques to monitor changes in land-use and water spread area for the Yelbarga and Kustagi talukas of Koppal district in Karnataka. Information on the rate and kind of changes in land and water resources is essential for planning, management and regularizing the use of such resources.
Modeling of surface runoff, infiltration and evapotranspiration – A research report by National Institute of Hydrology
Posted on 18 Jul, 2010 10:09 PMIn this study, a model has been developed considering surface flow component and subsurface flow component along with the evapotranspiration from the crop as the sink term for the Lokapavani area of KR Sagar command of Karnataka. The surface flow component is represented using one-dimensional St-Venant equations and the subsurface flow component is represented using one-dimensional Richards equation with the sink term for the evapotranspiration from crop.
Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE)'s Small Grants Programme
Posted on 16 Jul, 2010 04:46 PMContent Courtesy: Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE)
Call for proposals
ATREE, Bangalore invites project proposals on conservation from civil society organizations such as NGOs, community based organizations, academic organizations and individual researchers..
Grant details
Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE)’s small Grants Programme recognizes that there is a wealth of information and expertise at small scales that can be drawn upon for more effective conservation. The small grant will support 7 – 8 proposals in each of the two areas of focus. The topics under each focal area are only an indicative list.
An integrated framework for analysis of water supply in a developing world city, CiSTUP, Bangalore
Posted on 14 Jul, 2010 01:00 PMOrganizer: Centre for infrastructure, Sustainable Transportation and Urban Planning (CiSTUP) Indian Institute of Science
Venue: Centre for infrastructure, Sustainable Transportation and Urban Planning (CiSTUP) - SID Seminar Hall
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