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•  Stream Bank Protection: During the rainy season or floods, the vegetative cover of the stream bank is washed away
          into the stream, which leads to soil erosion. This can be prevented by forming vegetation, constructing rock ripraps,
          planting trees and growing native grasses and shrubs along a stream bank.

        Energy Conservation
        Energy conservation is the conservation of non-renewable resources like coal, oil and natural gas by using it judiciously
        and reducing its wastage, so that it can be preserved for the generations to come. Increase in the consumption of oil
        and natural gas has lead to an increase in the level of carbon dioxide causing change in climatic conditions. There are
        different ways to conserve energy:




















        •  Using alternate sources of energy: There are many alternate sources of energy that can be utilised for different
          purposes:
             w Wind Energy
             w Geothermal Energy

             w Solar Energy
             w Nuclear Energy
             w Tidal Energy
             w Biofuels and Biomass Energy
        •  Using energy efficiently: This is an important factor for environmental protection, financial benefits for individuals
          and for the country as a whole. Following the method given below will be a great help in the consumption of energy
          efficiently:
             w Using maximum daylight, CFLs, turning off electrical appliances when not in use.
             w Using energy efficient appliances at home and in offices. It consumes less energy and saves more money.
             w Using public transport, carpooling, driving less and walking more or using a bicycle for small distances.
             w Keeping the doors closed for efficient use of air conditioners.
        •  Creating awareness among people: If we create awareness among our people, then half of the battle in conserving
          energy is won. This awareness can be brought by:
             w Educating people for efficient use of energy at homes and in offices.
             w Supporting campaigns and government initiatives for consumption of alternate sources of energy.
             w Going for Reduce, Recycle and Reuse of the available resources.

        Food Conservation
        Natural Resources used as food for the living organisms are called Food Resources. Conservation of food resources will
        help retain the nutritional value of food and avoid its wastage. It serves to feed mankind in times of adverse conditions
        like war, natural calamity, food shortage due to climatic change, etc.




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