Islamabad, 24 June 2022: The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Pakistan, Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR) and WaterAid Pakistan organized a media briefing to highlight the artificial groundwater recharge site in Kachnar Park, Islamabad.
The artificial groundwater recharge site in Kachnar Park has been implemented by IWMI and PCRWR through the project “Demonstration of nature-based solutions for improving the resilience of groundwater aquifers in Islamabad”. The project, funded by WaterAid, has identified seven potential groundwater recharge sites in Islamabad.
Media coverage
- Dawn
Artificial groundwater recharge site opened in capital’s Kachnar Park - Daily Times
Briefing held to highlight artificial groundwater recharge site in Islamabad - Daily Pakistan
IWMI Pakistan sets up artificial groundwater recharge site in Islamabad - Bol News
IWMI establishes artificial groundwater recharge site in Islamabad - Voice of Melange
Demonstration of nature-based solutions for improving the resilience of groundwater aquifers.
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