GENERAL

The International Society of Naturalists, (INSONA), has launched a campaign, concentrating on the theme, 'No Water No Life'. Possibly the younger generation may not be witnessed to the scarcity of water or non-availability of potable water for their well-being. Every year the crisis takes an ugly turn. We can jointly avert this trend. Few suggestions from INSONA.

"No Water No Life"

Take Action in Your Home To Conserve Water

Bathroom

• Take short showers and save 5 to 7 gallons a minute.
• Don't run the water while shaving, washing your hands or brushing your teeth.
• Don't use the toilet as a wastebasket and don't flush it unnecessarily.

Kitchen

• Don't let the water run while washing dishes.
• Use a self-closing nozzle on your tap (those who can afford can certainly implement it).

Laundry

• Run the washing machine only when full.
• When purchasing a washing machine, consider water consumption as well as energy efficiency.

Garden

• Mix compost into the soil before planting to help the soil retain water.
• Don't over water your lawn or plants. Water before 9 am or after 7 pm.
• Choose from among the many types of low-water-using trees, shrubs, flowers and groundcovers.
• Install drip or trickle irrigation systems for those areas that need watering.

Community

• Encourage the use of water conservation devices
• Be aware of how much water you use. Awareness is the first step in conservation.
• Organize or join in the cleanup of beaches, stream or a wetland.
• If you wash you vehicle at home, do so on the lawn rather than on the pavement.
• Encourage a youth group to start a water conservation program.

Learn more about environmental issues and threats

• Biodiversity
• Water
• Forest
• Energy
• Plant and care for Trees

Clean Up Vadodara Campaign 2004

Commencing from July till 1st half of September, the International Society of Naturalists (INSONA) has launched Clean Up Baroda Campaign as part of the global environment campaign Clean Up the World. This is carried out in conjunction with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

Clean Up the World is all about families, friends, neighbours and communities working together and taking positive action to help create a healthier, cleaner world for us all to live in.

INSONA will join more than 40 million volunteers, from over 120 countries around the world that have participated in Clean Up the World 2004.

Various Primary and Secondary Schools of Vadodara are participating in INSONA Campaign.

Description of Clean Up Activity

• Think Globally and Act Locally!
  Hold a school beautification programme (Cleaning up playing fields, sidewalks and gardens).

• Awareness on caring for the local environment
  Form ecological groups/eco-clubs and cares for specific areas.

• Green Living House
  To strengthen the development of (education) institute and provide "environmental education service" to children, youth and adults.

• Raise awareness about environment
  Plant (indigenous) trees in Clean Up areas, historical sites and other public places.

• "Kids for a Cleaner Environment" & "HEALTH"
  (Happy Environment and Living Through Hygiene) The Children of Community are the joy of our spirits and encouragement for us to keep functioning.

• Safeguard The Earth we live on and pass on a good heritage for future generations.
  Focus efforts on public gardens, parks, historical sites and neighbourhoods of schools. Learn about the history of park and the value of preserving parklands.

Young generation has the power to create a better world to live in.

Environmental initiatives

• Tree plantations project education - Environmental
• Health project concert - Environmental