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First Urban Wetland: Maimollem Lake in Vasco Da Gama, Goa
In the heart of Vasco city, soffocating under the green cover of Water hyacinth is the Maimollem Lake, waiting to be explored.
Google imagery shows dense settlement around the waterbody.
GIS Analysis of slopes and ridges defining the catchment area of the wetland.
The 50 Meter buffer zone, which is the non-development zone to protect the waterbody.
The LULC Map generated using GIS shows a large existing settlement inside the buffer zone which is a major threat to the Wetland.
Other threats are the Crematorium, slum encroachment and release of untreated sewage in the wetland
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