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Water Resource Management

Reviving lakes, managing watersheds, and restoring aquatic ecosystems across Karnataka and beyond — because water is the foundation of all life.

200+ Lake restoration projects assessed
7+ Lakes with management plans
1 Interpretation Centre at Puttenahalli Lake
2 Microenvironment Impact Assessments (Goa & Bangalore)
Overview

About This Area of Work

Vanalok Foundation recognizes water as the foundation of ecological health and community well-being. The Foundation's water resource management work spans sustainability impact assessments, ecological planning for lake biodiversity parks, interpretation centre design, and educational outreach at urban waterbodies.

Collaborating with BBMP, Oasis Foundation, Manuvikasa, and other partners, Vanalok has contributed to the revival of several important urban and peri-urban lakes in Bengaluru — from Puttenahalli and Madiwala to Agara and Sheshagirihalli.

The Foundation's work integrates ecology, aesthetics, community engagement, and interpretation — ensuring that restored lakes become vibrant civic spaces as well as biodiversity hotspots.

Lake conservation work — community and ecology together
Lake conservation work — community and ecology together
Key Interventions

What We Do in This
Area

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Lake Sustainability Assessments

Sustainability impact assessment for community-led 200+ lake restoration projects executed by Manuvikasa — providing evidence-based input for continued investment in lake revival.

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Puttenahalli Lake Master Plan

Developed a detailed plan for ecological upkeep, aesthetic enhancement, and visitor interpretation for Puttenahalli Lake — including a Bird Conservation Interpretation Centre.

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Agara Lake Educational Exhibits

Vanalok has taken a proactive role in the design, curation, and development of educational exhibits at Agara Lake in Bangalore — creating nature-connect spaces for the community.

Selected Projects

Landmark Projects on the Ground

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Puttenahalli Lake — Ecological Plan & Interpretation Centre

Developed a detailed plan for ecological upkeep, aesthetic enhancement, and an Interpretation Centre at Puttenahalli Lake — India's first Bird Conservation Reserve in an urban setting.

Lake · Urban
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Manuvikasa — 200+ Lake Restoration Impact Assessment

Sustainability impact assessment for community-led projects rejuvenating 200+ lakes across Karnataka — providing data-driven insights on ecological and social outcomes.

Assessment
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Hunasemaranahalli Lake — Third Party Assessment (Oasis Foundation)

Independent third-party assessment of the rejuvenated Hunasemaranahalli Lake in North Bangalore — evaluating ecological health, biodiversity, and community outcomes post-restoration.

Assessment
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Madiwala Lake — Biodiversity Park Management Plan

Management plan for the development of Madiwala Lake Biodiversity Park — integrating ecological zoning, native plant restoration, and public interpretive infrastructure.

Lake · Biodiversity
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Ribandar, Goa — Fishermen's Wharf Microenvironment Assessment

Microenvironment Impact Assessment for the proposed redevelopment of the fishermen's wharf at Ribandar, Goa — balancing livelihood, heritage, and coastal ecology.

Goa · Coastal
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Work in Action

Urban lake — biodiversity and community space
Urban lake — biodiversity and community space
Community lake restoration activity
Community lake restoration activity
Wetland ecosystem — water resource conservation
Wetland ecosystem — water resource conservation
Interpretation centre development at lake
Interpretation centre development at lake
Community-led water management workshop
Community-led water management workshop

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