Conservation initiatives at Wular Lake in Kashmir have reclaimed 5 sq.km. of silted land, removed willows, and reinforced lake embankments to boost its ecological integrity and flood resistance.
About Wular Lake:
It is the largest freshwater lake in India and the second largest freshwater lake in Asia.
Location:
It is located in the Bandipore district of Jammu and Kashmir
It lies at the north end of the Vale of Kashmir
The lake lies at the foothills of Haramuk Mountain.
The lake controls the flow of the Jhelum River, which runs through it.
The lake basin was formed as a result of tectonic activity.
It is also said to be a remnant of Satisar Lake that existed in ancient times.
This lake also has a small island in its centre called the ‘Zaina Lank’. This island was constructed by King Zainul-Abi-Din.
It is an important habitat for fish and contributes about 60 percent of the fish yield of the Kashmir Valley.
In 1990, it was designated as a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention.
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