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Chengalpattu - Restoration Activities

1 Wetland Name: aruvan eri

  • Wetland Mitra/Division Name: ponmanivannan
  • Date: 05-07-2025
  • Village and Taluk: nedungundram, Vandalur
  • Event type: Others
  • Number of participants: 25
  • Number of trees planted: 10
  • Garbage Collected (kgs): 25
  • Description:

    This lake can help to recharge the water table in the community with more than 10000 residents through new residential development projects, how to go about reviving the lake

2 Wetland Name: Agaramthen Lake

  • Wetland Mitra/Division Name: Darwin Annadurai
  • Date: 25-01-2025
  • Village and Taluk: Agaramthen, Tambaram
  • Event type: Clean-up,Tree Plantation,Awareness
  • Number of participants: 120
  • Number of trees planted: 2000
  • Description:

    2,000 palm seeds were planted with the help of social workers and participants of the MGNREGA scheme.

3 Wetland Name: Agaramthen Lake

  • Wetland Mitra/Division Name: Darwin Annadurai
  • Date: 21-10-2024
  • Village and Taluk: Agaramthen, Tambaram
  • Event type: Tree Plantation,Awareness
  • Number of participants: 160
  • Number of trees planted: 480
  • Description:

    A mass tree plantation was organised at Agaramthen Lake area recently to conserve the Agaramthen Wetlands. 100 Students from AMET University and 60 MGNREGA Workers from Agaramthen village planted the saplings. Over 480 native tree saplings were planted, creating a greenery of 2 acre. We extend our sincere thanks to Agaramthen village Panchayat for the support. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the students and Staff from AMET University and MGNREGA workers from Agaramthen village. Help us do more, Support us!To collaborate with us:Email ID: ecosociety.alliance@gmail.com ; darwin@ecosocietyindia.comMobile: +919444112271.For further details visit us at www.ecosocietyindia.com

4 Wetland Name: Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary

  • Wetland Mitra/Division Name: chengalpattu_2
  • Date: 26-09-2024
  • Village and Taluk: Vedanthangal, Madhurantakam
  • Event type: Tree Plantation,Awareness
  • Number of participants: 30
  • Number of trees planted: 30
  • Description:

    Tree Plantation drive was conducted at Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary on [26.09.2024] by a team of 30 SRM Students and forest officers. The outcome was remarkable, they planted 50 tree sampling

5 Wetland Name: Agaramthen Lake

  • Wetland Mitra/Division Name: Darwin Annadurai
  • Date: 23-04-2026
  • Village and Taluk: Agaramthen, Tambaram
  • Event type: Clean-up,Tree Plantation,Awareness
  • Number of participants: 370
  • Number of trees planted: 627
  • Garbage Collected (kgs): 100
  • Description:

    A mass tree plantation was organised at Agaramthen Lake area recently to conserve the Agaramthen Wetlands. 300 saplings were planted on day 1 and Over 327 saplings native tree saplings were planted on Day 2 , creating a greenery of 2 acre. The event was organised by involving like minded individuals from Tambaram Thunderbolt and volunteers from Agaramthen village. We are calling for all like minded organisations and individuals to support our globally beneficial cause and help us in the protection and revival of ecosystems of our country, which is critical to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

6 Wetland Name: Karikili Birds Sanctuary

  • Wetland Mitra/Division Name: chengalpattu_2
  • Date: 23-04-2026
  • Village and Taluk: karikili, Madhurantakam
  • Event type: Participation
  • Number of participants: 150
  • Number of trees planted: 50
  • Garbage Collected (kgs): 76
  • Description:

    As a part of the World Environment day celebrations 2024, the wetland clean up drive was organised at the two Ramsar sites in Chengalpattu - Karikili Birds Sanctuary. More than 150 students, faculty members, NGOs participated in the event. In addition to the clean up drive 50 saplings were planted, more than 76 kg of plastic waste was collected at Karikili.

7 Wetland Name: Vedanthangal Birds Sanctuary

  • Wetland Mitra/Division Name: chengalpattu_2
  • Date: 23-04-2026
  • Village and Taluk: Vedanthangal , Madhurantakam
  • Event type: Participation
  • Number of participants: 150
  • Number of trees planted: 50
  • Garbage Collected (kgs): 117
  • Description:

    As a part of the World Environment day celebrations 2024, the wetland clean up drive was organised at the two Ramsar sites in Chengalpattu - Vedanthangal Birds Sanctuary.More than 150 students, faculty members, NGOs participated in the event. In addition to the clean up drive 50 saplings were planted in the Forest Guest house at Vedanthangal, more than 117 kg of plastic waste was collected.

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