Expert talk on Watershed Management, KPR Institute Engineering and Technology, Autonomous Engineering Institution, Coimbatore, India

Students learnt about specific practices used in watershed management through the session.

• Soil and Water Conservation:

  This includes terracing, contouring, strip cropping, and the use of vegetative barriers to prevent erosion.

• Reforestation:

  Planting trees and other vegetation helps stabilize the soil, reducing runoff and sediment loss.

• Controlled Grazing:

  Managing livestock grazing in pastures can prevent overgrazing and reduce soil erosion.

• Water Harvesting:

  Collecting and storing rainwater can supplement reservoir inflows and provide additional water resources.

• Integrated Land and Water Management:

• This involves considering the interconnectedness of land and water resources and managing them in a holistic way.