The project Associates of Eco-Watch conducted a survey on the adverse impact of quarrying on the ecosystem and the wildlife in and around Bannerghatta National Park in May 99. The survey included interactions with the local communities living in the surroundings of the National Park, Forest Dept. and other organizations and agencies working on these issues, along with documentation by means of a video film.

      
     A four months project on the socio-economic condition of inhabitants of Kudremukh National Park was carried out from August 99 which mainly focused on the impact of mining resulting in depletion of natural resources and loss of Bid-diversity, in turn affecting the livelihoods of the inhabitants of Kudremukh National Park area. The centre has documented these projects and compiled the reports in its library.

Academic tour was carried out in different places in the Western Ghat region. More than 50 students from different colleges of Bangalore participated in the programme. The tour consisted of trekking and camping in the forests, interacting with local communities and field surveys. A feedback from the participants revealed that the economic conditions of the communities was critical, since large scale deforestation for setting up industries and other units was taking place in the sensitive areas.

A wilderness camp was conducted in Chandavar, North Canara District, for a group of college students of Sagar, Sirsi and Karwar. The camp included activities like river crossing, kayaking and rafting in the Gangavali River.

The project Associates of Eco-Watch conducted a survey on the adverse impact of quarrying on the ecosystem and the wildlife in and around Bannerghatta National Park in May 99. The survey included interactions with the local communities living in the surroundings of the National Park, Forest Dept. and other organizations and agencies working on these issues, along with documentation by means of a video film.

A seminar on Solid Waste Disposal and Management was conducted for the general public in the month of July 99, which focused on solid waste management at household level, vermi-composting, etc.

An awareness programme on “Youth and Environment” was held around Bannerghatta National Park for students of Bangalore city in August 99.

An awareness programme on “Youth and Environment” was held around Bannerghatta National Park for students of Bangalore city in August 99.