Environmental conservation will one day be considered as an important matter for development of the nation like political, social and economic affairs.

Myanmar is a country, which possesses different geographical conditions such as rivers and creeks, lakes and ponds, virgin sea beaches, greenish mountain ranges, arid regions, plain regions and deltaic regions, variety of natural resources and various kinds of birds and animals. In Myanmar, there are rare species of animals and plants, which can not be found in other regions.

Indawgyi Lake, which is located at Moe Hnyin Township in Kachin State, has the largest Wetland Ecosystem in South-East-Asia. Indawgyi Lake is a natural Inland Lake.

It has 100 sq miles of shrouded area. Average depth of the lake is about 20ft and the deepest part is about 65 ft. The lake is 546 ft above sea level. The lake is encircled with steep mountain ranges, which are 2000 ft to 4000 ft above sea level. The twelve creeks originated from these mountains, flow into Indawgyi lake, from where they flow out as only one creek. Indawgyi lake is a watershed area of Ayeyawaddy river.

As the region is rich in bio-diversity, marine recourses such as rare species of fish and aquatic plants can be observed. And you can also study various kinds of birds, which are inhabited in water, migratory birds, crane, pelican and stork, while going boating in the lake and along Indawgyi creek.

Natural environmental and wildlife conservation Department under the Ministry of Forestry is paying attention to long-term existence and pleasantness of the lake, with the aims:

- to preserve the largest Inland water region, in South East Asia.

- to preserve local water birds, and migratory birds

- to preserve Indawgyi watershed area.

- to provide ecotourism industry

- to develop in scientific research works.

Barringtonia acutangula, Nauclea parviflora and (oufupif) plants, which are grown around the lake, are protecting the beauty and nature of the lake.

Environmental conservation of rivers, coast lines and forest are being paid attention to protect them, organized by Myanma Environmental conservation committee. The result of today’s environmental conservation works will surely provide for the future benefit. That’s why, everybody should love and preserve natural environment.