save sagar 2007-08 societal awareness and visitor education for the conservation of hussain sagar...
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SAVE SAGARSAVE SAGAR2007-082007-08
Societal Awareness and Visitor Education For the Conservation of Hussain Sagar
CEE Centre for Environment Education
About Hussain Sagar
The Hussain Sagar Lake was built by Hussain Shah Walli in 1562, during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb
Shah.
Surprising but true, the water of Hussain Sagar was used for drinking and irrigation for over 350 years!
Rapid urbanization and industrial development all along the catchment
areas has resulted in inflow of sewage, industrial waste and solid waste into the
Hussain Sagar Lake
Goal and Objectives Goal and Objectives
Environmental education for conservation of Hussain Sagar lake and its environs ◦Enhancing visitor awareness about the natural
and cultural heritage value of Hussain Sagar ◦Raising awareness in students about the
natural and cultural heritage value of Hussain Sagar
◦Provide mechanism for involvement of stake holders (visitors, vendors ,BPPA) in conservation
Matrix of interventionsMatrix of interventions
Target Group Expected Outcomes Activities
Visitors Increased awareness on natural and cultural heritage of HSL
Signages
Poster presentations
Park brochures
Film shows
Nature trails
Responsible visitor behaviour
Signages
Park brochures
School students Better understanding of natural and cultural heritage of HSL
Guided trails (nature trails, bird watching etc.)
Nature camps
Special shows (snake shows)
College students
Research studies (student thesis) on natural and cultural heritage of HSL
Fellowships for research on HSL
Citizens Increased appreciation for natural and cultural heritage of HSL
Guided trails
Hussain Sagar Conservation club
Vendors Responsible involvement in conservation
Certification programme – Green Vendor
BPP-HMDA officials
Increase in capacity to plan and implement EE programmes in parks
Orientation Programme
Activity Frequency No. of activities conducted during the
project period
Approx. No of target audience reached
Most common feedback
points
Film shows
Twice a week
100 10,000 Informative
Bird watching
Weekly 50 More than 200
Interesting and informative
Snakes & ladders game
Daily 200 More than 2000
Interesting
Poster presentation
Monthly 5 More then 2000
Informative
Do you know
Weekly 25 More then 5000
Informative
Interactive models
Daily 90 More then 5000
Interesting and informative
Questionnaire for visitors
Weekly 20 Interesting
Snakes shows
Once in three months
4 More than 2000 visitors
Exciting and informative
Hussain Sagar lake trail
12 trails More than 1000 students
Interesting and informative
Glimpses…….
Park EE Programmes for Visitors
Film shows
Film show in NTR Garden park
Film show in Lumbini park
Bird watchingBird watchingBird watching on every
sunday
Snakes and Ladder Game
Snakes and ladder game being enjoyed by visitors at Sanjeeviaha park, NTR garden and Lumbini park. (clock wise)
Poster presentationPoster presentation
Interactive models
Questionnaire for visitors
Snake shows
Park EE Programmes for Children
Hussain Sagar Trail
Competitions at park
Park EE Programme for College students
Student fellowshipsStudent fellowships
Project Topics
1. Visitor amenities in the HSL Environ. A case study by GIS.Mr. Vijay Kumar VagguM.Sc Geoinfomatics, Dept. of Geology, O.U.
2. Isolation and identification of pathogenic microorganisms in water and soil collected from different sample areas of the HSL.
Ms. Mamatha K, Ms. Radhika Kumari Gupta, Ms. Reshma Nalini, Ms. Swetha
3 Novel Practices of idol immersion to conserve the HSL. Mr.Y.Srinivas M.Sc (Environmental Biotechnology) JNTU
Earth Day celebrationsEarth Day celebrations
Wet lands Day CelebrationsWet lands Day Celebrations
World Environment Day World Environment Day CelebrationCelebration
Programme with other groupsProgramme with other groups
Use of Eco friendly Ganesh idol campaignUse of Eco friendly Ganesh idol campaign
Public rush at NTR garden to purchase eco friendly Ganesh Idol
Banners put up around the Hussain sagar during Ganesh Chaturthi
Awareness campaign during the Ganesh Chaturthi around HSL
Green Vendors programmeGreen Vendors programme
Vendors review meetingVendors review meeting 12th 12th November 2008November 2008
Orientation programme for officials
Orientation programme for lake security
Save Sagar Cycle RallySave Sagar Cycle Rally
Clean up by citizensClean up by citizens
Materials developedMaterials developed
Renovated Enviornment Education Centre in Sanjeevaiah Park
Before Present
Thank you