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Chennai Lake May Become Bird Sanctuary
28 Jul
Summary
- Citizens group urges Korattur Lake be declared a bird sanctuary.
- Lake restoration efforts and sewage diversion are requested.
- Korattur Lake has shrunk from 900 to 600 acres due to encroachment.
A citizens' group has petitioned Chennai's water resources minister to declare Korattur Lake a bird sanctuary and expedite its restoration. The Korattur Lake Protection People Movement proposed transferring the lake to the Forest Department for better management and water level stability. They emphasized the lake's ecological significance as a habitat for pelicans and other birds.
The movement also called for the immediate implementation of a National Green Tribunal order to stop illegal sewage inlets and commence restoration. They noted that Korattur Lake, once 900 acres, has reduced to 600 acres due to encroachment and pollution. Additionally, the group advocated for the Asian openbill stork to be named Chennai's official bird.
