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Down the drain – Exploring traditional water systems - A film by Tarun Jayaram
Posted on 21 Jun, 2011 10:41 AM
down the drain from tarun jayaram on Vimeo.
These are some of the questions which led Tarun Jayaram, the film-maker to explore traditional water systems in the country. From the documentary’s opening moments, the director engages us with a beautifully shot array of footages ranging from pilgrims taking a holy dip of Ganges to beautiful baolis and tankas of Rajasthan to the ancient town of Hampi in Karnataka, while establishing how rivers have been an integral part of Indian culture and how its rich tradition of harvesting rainwater needs to be re-established to deal with the present day water crisis. Over the refreshing images and soothing audio, it advocates the need for community participation in rejuvenating the traditional methods of rainwater harvesting.
The Karnataka groundwater (regulation and control of development and management) bill (2009)
Posted on 18 Jun, 2011 04:09 PMThis document from the Department of Mines and Geology, Government of Karnataka site is a bill to regulate, and control the development and management of groundwater and matters connected therewith. The document is divided into the following chapters:
Training and facilitation in hydrogeology to enhance civil societies capabilities in watershed and groundwater management, ACWADAM, July 1- 16, 2011, Pune
Posted on 17 Jun, 2011 04:34 PMOrganizer: Advanced Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (ACWADAM)
Venue: Pune
Topics:
- Introduction to basics of geology
- Physical geology and geomorphology
Guidelines for successful well site selection – A paper in Current Science
Posted on 16 Jun, 2011 07:57 PMGroundwater is a natural replenishable resource. It is an important source for various purposes, including drinking, irrigation and industrial, due to insufficient surface water supply and frequent failure of monsoon. Identification of groundwater zones depends upon many factors such as distribution of rainfall, runoff, grain size of soil, topographic features, type of landform, drainage conditions, lithological characteristics, land use practices, depth to groundwater level and environmental constraints, which are not uniform in any area.
Image courtesy: Wikimedia Commons
CGWB intends to create a directory and invites bio-data of ground water professionals - Apply by 11th August, 2011
Posted on 15 Jun, 2011 10:40 AMCentral Ground Water Board (CGWB) intends to create a directory of ground water professionals and invites bio data of experienced ground water professional (Individuals/Institutions/Scientists/Engineers/NGOs/VOs etc.) working in the field related to ground water/ rain water harvesting/ water conservation/ ground water recharge/ ground water quality/ water well drilling & construction etc.
Bhoo Jal Sangrah Dohavali (Groundwater recharging - A creation of poems in Hindi) by Awadesh Nema
Posted on 02 Jun, 2011 12:59 PMIt is an innovative version, and has been appreciated in many seminars and national workshops. It gives a logical treatment of mother earth based on human therapy.
For more information, please visit Awadhesh Nema's Blog.
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Flouride problem in Guttavarepalle village, Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh - A field report by Arghyam and Outreach
Posted on 31 May, 2011 12:07 PM
Overview
It is surprising that fluoride was found even in surface water bodies like ponds, because fluoride is generally found in deep aquifers. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral in the deeper layers of rock beneath the earth's surface, so it was unusual to find it at such high levels even in surface water sources, leading to the conclusion that intensive agriculture in the area has spread the fluoride to the surface.
Discussion on: Groundwater use - The looming crisis and the way forward, 28th May, 2011, Indian Social Institute, New Delhi
Posted on 23 May, 2011 03:31 PMOrganizers:
- Delhi Platform
- Jalsamvaad
- HRLU (Human Rights and Law Unit) - Indian Social Institute
- South Asian Dialogues on Ecological Democracy (SADED)
Venue: Room 304, Indian Social Institute, Lodhi Road (Nearest Metro Station: Jor Bagh), New Delhi
New research centre for applied groundwater research at the University of Guelph in Ontario Canada, dives into uncharted waters
Posted on 19 May, 2011 10:42 PMHow exactly do contaminants spread underground? How much urban stress can an aquifer withstand?
With the need for clean fresh water growing daily, finding answers to those questions is a top priority for researchers at G360, the new Centre for Applied Groundwater Research at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada.