A Planning Study for Bogadhi Lake’s Revitalization in Mysore: Handling Combined Environmental and Management Issues
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https://doi.org/10.55863/ijees.2026.0933Keywords:
Urban ecosystem, Stormwater management, Lake encroachment, Ecological deterioration, SustainabilityAbstract
Urban lakes are vital for sustainable water management and ecological balance, yet Bogadhi Lake in Mysore City is severely degraded by encroachment and improper waste disposal. This study employs a mixed-methods approach, analysing primary survey data from 130 local stakeholders to diagnose environmental stressors and management gaps. Findings reveal a significant governance-community divide: while 56.9% of respondents perceive government management as incompetent, 62.3% express a latent willingness to participate in restoration efforts. Major stressors identified include construction debris (50%) and unauthorised dumping (46.9%), both of which have significantly reduced the lake’s stormwater capacity. This paper proposes an integrated management framework centred on a Lake Stewardship Committee and Blue-Green Infrastructure. Recommendations include engineered wetlands for sewage treatment and community-based waste management systems to restore ecological integrity and enhance Mysore’s urban resilience.
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