However, precious water resources are now at risk of severe pollution, causing immense damage to the country's economy, especially for fisheries and tourism. Speaking about Hanoi’s lakes, Chairman Truong Manh Tien of Hanoi’s Lake Club said that the city has about 200 lakes of various kinds, however, a lot of them are facing increasingly severe pollution, negatively affecting urban landscapes and public health. The "Cleaning Hanoi’s Lakes" campaign is expected to raise public awareness and promote community efforts in the restoration and conservation of lakes in Hanoi, thus protecting the "green lungs" and heritages of the capital city. Following are some pictures taken at the event:Performances by youngsters at the opening of the campaign. There were more than a thousand volunteers who participated in the event.

Source: VietNamNet News September 18, 2016 10:18 UTC