Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu, is also known as the lake capital of India. From rivers, lakes, ponds, tanks, canals, reservoirs to wells, Chennai has a rich network of waterways. This abundance of water, however, paints an incomplete picture. Despite its impressive hydrology, Chennai grapples with the persistent issues of water scarcity and flooding.
The Greater Chennai Corporation area spans 426 sq.km and has an estimated total of more than 450 wetlands. Wetlands in Chennai face threats from degradation and encroachments due to rapid urbanization. These wetlands play a vital role in the hydrology of the city as they help in collecting floodwater and in recharging groundwater. Preserving them is crucial for sustainable water management in Chennai.
E.F.I. and the Greater Chennai Corporation have partnered for years to protect Chennai’s environment. We thank GCC for the administrative support extended.
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Ponds Restored
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Eco Parks
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Lakes Restored
And many more to come!
- Ariyalur Lake
- Nattar Street Pond
- Thamarai Kulam
- Sada Pond
Check out Chennai’s Water Story:
- Sannan Kuttai
- Vairavan Pond
- Kosapur Pond
- Chettimedu Pond
- Kanagam Eco Park
- Nehru Nagar Pond
- Pidari Ponniyamman Koil Pond
- Anaikeni Pond
- Gangaiamman Koil Pond
- Alli Kulam
- Amara Kulam
- Kannagi Nagar Pond
- Kannan Kulam
- Karuppan Kulam
- Kattabomman Pond
- Kothandarama Swami Temple Pond
- Kullappan Pond
- Mandapam Kuttai
Curious about the canals of North Chennai? Check this out:
- Vella Kulam
- Pillaiyar Koil Pond, ECR
- Pillaiyar Koil Pond, Pallikaranai
- Puliyakeni Pond
- RG Pond
- Ramachandra Nagar Pond
- Sathyavanimuthu Street Pond
- Sellaiamman Koil Pond
- School Street Pond
- Thaali Kulam
- Thandukarai Pond
- Thangal Eri
- Uzharvarkeni Pond
- Uzhavarkeni Thangal
- Sathangadu Lake
- Kamarajapuram Pond
On-going Works
- Vadaperumbakkam Pond
- Nolambur Eco Park
- Ramanthangal Eco Park
Stay tuned for our upcoming Sathyavanimuthu and TNHB sponge park.
Volunteer for Chennai and her Environment with E.F.I
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