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Sindhudurg the Lands of Wetlands
Wetlands of Sindhudurg
University of Life - Struggle to Success story
The almost 500-year old lake, which is located near the campus of Syamantak "University of Life" in Dhamapur village, is a man-made biodiversity-rich site and a tourist spot. Since centuries it is a source of drinking water for many villages around it. Trouble began for the lake in 2014 when the district administration initiated the construction of a skywalk consisitng 1600 concrete pillars in the lake, which was built in 1530, and is spread over an area of 43.80 hectares as per the latest report of the water resources department. Syamantak "UOL" Interns did a detail study of the lake and raised an objection to the construction activity. As per the Wetlands Conservation and Managments Rules and rulings of various courts, construction is not allowed with in 75 meters of a wetland. During the struggle for environment justice, the young Inern of UOL pursuing law filed a environment litigation in National Green Tribunal (West Zone).
What is Wetland
These unique habitats include mangroves, peatlands, rivers, lakes, deltas, seagrass meadows, and even coral reefs. Wetlands exist in every country and in every climatic zone, from the polar regions to the tropics, and from high altitudes to dry regions. Healthy wetlands store carbon, regulate the water cycle, and support 40% of the world’s biodiversity. They are central to achieving an equitable, net-zero emission, nature-positive world.
Sindhudurg Wetlands
Sindhudurg Wetlands
Wetlands: Cultural & Spiritual Significance
गावकऱ्यांनी मातीने बांधलेला ५०० वर्ष जुना तलाव: धामापूर तलाव
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