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1. Duck versus However when developments begins at the
human in a surrounding areas, it is usually at the expense
‘swimming
competition’ of its environment. During the construction
2. Vice Chancellor of Dewan Tunku Chancelor and several
Prof. Dato’ Dr.
Mohd Amin residential colleges nearby, the excavation
Jalaludin and and deposition activities washed a great deal
Mr Samari Hj. of sediment and rocks into the lake; creating
Mohd Senang
from Sport a mud pool that eventually resulted in silting
Centre enjoying up a big part of the lake. Many other problems
a Kayak
session also occurred since then: algal bloom,
3. Deputy Vice improper drainage system that polluted the
Chancellor,
Prof. Dr. Faisal water, lake drying up during dry season and
Rafq was the the overfow of murky water from the river.
frst person to Fortunately throughout the years, many
jump into the
lake after the actions were taken to save the lake. Former
success of Vice Chancellor, Royal Professor Ungku Abdul
Project Revival
4. A padding Aziz Ungku Abdul Hamid initiated a limnology
ducks research at the lake, while the late Tan Sri
5. A cute duckling
bringing life to Dr. Abdullah Sanusi Ahmad contributed in
the lake beautifying the surrounding landscape by 3
planting a large number of trees.
In 2013, Project ReviVaL (Revive Varsity
Lake) was initiated by Deputy Vice Chancellor
(Development), Professor Dr. Faisal Rafq
Mahamd Adikan to reinstate the nostalgic
beauty of the lake. The project occurred in
three phases, RESEARCH (water quality,
point and non-point source pollution
and documentation) FIXING (dredging,
rechannelling of drainage, construction of a
new wetlands system and the introduction
of ground water as the new source of water
intake) and LIFE (introduction of local fsh 4
species, ducks and geese and the construction
of a tree house and a mini jetty). 20 November so much in life that makes life worth living”.
2014 was a momentous day to remember in the At present, there are more than 40 identifed
history of the lake where the community joins plants, 20 identifed birds and 26 identifed
in on a swimming competition at the lake, an fsh that calls the place home. Not forgetting
indication of good water quality. the many other kinds of insects, rodents,
reptiles and amphibians that completes and
Sir David Attenborough was quoted saying balance the ecosystem there. There are many
that “It seems to me that the natural world is ways that the lake is being enjoyed by the
the greatest source of excitement; the greatest community: the scenery sets the perfect setting
source of visual beauty; the greatest source of to hold gatherings, students learn how to
intellectual interest. It is the greatest source of paddle kayak, joggers break a sweat here, and
researchers tests their equipment while nature
enthusiast studies about the wildlife.

Water Warriors is a living lab project.
We dream of turning Tasek Varsiti into a
sustainable lake with an open classroom
concept where the community can participate
in citizen science and environmental
education. Do you have any funny, weird,
happy or tear-jerking memories at the lake?
Share your stories with us; we’d love to hear
2 from you: umwaterwarriors@gmail.com

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