Benefit for Riverlink: Restoring the Rivers of Rajasthan
A benefit talk exploring how communities in Rajasthan, India brought dried rivers back to life through grassroots water harvesting and restoration. Discussion highlights practical river stewardship lessons for Western North Carolina and supports RiverLink’s local work.
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