More of Contemporary Practices A look at some of the common practices adopted to harvest rain... Check dams A check dam is generally constructed on small streams and long gullies formed by the erosive... |
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Depth to hard rock Technology Urban AT A GLANCE People The Potential Harvesting System n Components n Design n Construction n Maintenance n Cost Initiative n Practices n Projects n Legislation n In ... |
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SUKHNA LAKE Back to previous page Background Links Chronology People Background Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh, India is an artificial lake at the foothills of the Shivalik hills. This 3-km... |
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Any land anywhere can be used to harvest rainwater The fundamental reason: extend the fruits of the monsoon The basic principle: Catch water where it falls TRADITIONAL Indigenous systems MODERN Contempo... |
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KHURPA TAL Back to previous page Background Links Chronology People Background Khurpa tal under scanner View the Slide show Khurpatal is one of the many lakes in Nainital region. It ... |
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Solarkat's Eco blog Information on environmental issues, all natural and organic skin & body & hair care, DIY beauty & cosmetics, natural perfumery, mineral make... |
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DECCAN PLATEAU Cheruvu Cheruvu are found in Chitoor and Cuddapah districts in Andhra Pradesh. They are reservoirs to store runoff. Cheruvu embankments are fitted with thoomu (sluices), alugu or... |
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Any land anywhere can be used to harvest rainwater The fundamental reason: extend the fruits of the monsoon The basic principle: Catch water where it falls TRADITIONAL Indigenous systems MODERN Contempo... |
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Tankas Tankas (small tank) are underground tanks, found traditionally in most Bikaner houses. They are built in the main house or in the courtyard. They were circular holes made in the ground, lined wit... |
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September 30, 2008 mad men I've been hopelessly addicted to watching Mad Men (I download it from iTunes ). One of the things I like about the show is the glimpse it provides into the era of the early 1960's. Some of the little... |
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