LAKE-A-THON:July 31 Walk to Save Bangalore Lake
Lake-a-thon, an initiative started by United Way Bengaluru, a non –profit organization will kick start on July 31, 7 am at Kaikondanahalli Lake, Sarjapura Road. To spread awareness about the status of Lakes and engage citizens in Lake Rejuvenation efforts, United Way Bengaluru is organizing Lake-a-thon for Lake Rejuvenation Campaign from Companies, Residents living around the lakes, Community Leaders and General Public.
The main idea of holding such an event is to create awareness among public about the status of lakes and also, engage citizens in lake rejuvenation programs. Nearly 90% of Bangalore’s lakes are on the verge of extinction according to a study by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board. Bangalore Lakes has decreased from 937 in 1937 to only 212 lakes in 2010.
World Health Organization data suggests that by 2020 there will be only 78 liters of potable water available per person per day in Bangalore against 150 liters required.
Register your name and details with United Way Organization to support for Lake Rejuvenation Campaign. Take a small step today and become part of the “Wake the Lake’ campaign by United Way Bengaluru.
Last Date of LAKE-A-THON Registration is July 25th and LAKE-A-THON is taking place on Sunday, 31st July 2011, 07.00 am, at Kaikondanahalli Lake, Sarjapura Road, Bangalore.
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