1. Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow KKL-JNF and the Hula Valley

2. The Hula Valley - Facts Location - Upper Galilee
Past – Marshes in the north, a small lake in the south
Problems – Malaria, “wasted” water, “wasted” land
Solution – Drain the swamp

3. The Hula Valley was home to many plants and animals, some of which were unique to the valley

4. People lived in the Hula Valley since prehistoric times
Although water was abundant, it was not always used effectively.

5. Mosquitoes and malaria were rampant, making life in the valley hard.
The early Galilee pioneers dreamed of draining the swamps, wiping out mosquitoes and malaria and transforming the valley into Israel’s breadbasket.

6. In 1951, KKL-JNF began draining the Hula marshes and lake
By 1954 work was completed – 60,000 dunams of land (15,000 acres) became available for farming

7. For nearly 50 years agriculture flourished, crops were harvested

8. But unforeseen problems arose:
The Hula Marshes, which had acted as a natural filter, were now gone
Algae began polluting Lake Kinneret, Israel’s main source of drinking water

9. In Israel, and throughout the world the importance of wetlands was becoming recognized

10. Why Do We Need Wetlands? Water Storage Wildlife Habitat Recreation
Preserve Water Quality
Flood Protection
Tourism

11. 1993 – KKL-JNF leads other environmental organizations in formulating a rehabilitation program for the Hula Valley

12. 1993-2003 – Canals are dug to preserve a high water table and maintain peat soils.

13. 1994 – The valley is re-flooded and Lake Agmon, the heart of the Hula Valley Restoration Project is created.

14. Tens of thousands of cranes spend the winter in the valley every year

15. Agriculture flourishes once again

16. The Hula Wetlands are alive!

17. Join Us in Developing the Unique Hula Valley Complex!

18. Partnership Opportunities

19. THE FOUNDATION OF IT ALL
RESEARCH
THE FOUNDATION OF IT ALL

20. WATCHING OUR WATER

21. NOT JUST FOR THE BIRDS

22. KEEPING THE HULA GREEN

23. PEOPLE IN NATURE
NATURE IN PEOPLE