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This project was to design a wetland conservation center in Dondra in the Southern Province Analyzing the issues regarding the present condition of the wellamadam lagoon in Matara it was evident that it should be conserved under a proper management which will involve in maintaining the health of the lagoon.In order to develop the existing condition of wellammadama, the area should be oriented towards the economic, social and cultural enrichments The general way of a wetland center focuses on awareness and educating people in order to conserve it. But through self observation it was analyzed that specifically a place like this should be conserve through a different method A method which incorporates an activity where people will build an unbreakable bond with the lagoon Through that this specific lagoon will be conserved

It was essential to introduce a new community who value the existence of the lagoon and gain benefit out of it The idea of creating an activity which is not yet promoted in Sri Lanka to a good extent, emerged directing specific community in the region promoting local heritage An activity which will bring back the urge of local tourists to come to Matara while developing foreign and local attraction at the same time. This way of thinking as country wise and contextual wise, made it stop at a concept of introducing Recreational fishing to the lagoon premises through a proper aqua management system Through this a community will benefit from the lagoon while conserving it as their own place

Project type Wetland Conservation Center

Academic Level BSc (Hons) Y3 MDP

Site Location Dondra - Southern Province - Sri Lanka

Duration Feb 2018 - April 2018

Software Used Office I Sketchup l AutoCAD l Lumion