Scientists urge T.N. CM Stalin to withdraw Mamallan Reservoir proposal
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Scientists urged the Tamil Nadu government to withdraw the Mamallan Reservoir project to protect the Kovalam-Nemmeli backwaters as a lagoonal wetland.
Background
A group of ecologists, hydrologists, ornithologists, and marine biologists submitted a letter to the Tamil Nadu government regarding the Mamallan Reservoir proposal. The scientists argue that the Kovalam-Nemmeli backwaters function as a tidal-marsh ecotone and warned that restricting tidal flow would harm marine biodiversity.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceKovalam-Nemmeli backwaters: A tidal-marsh ecotone in Tamil Nadu
- EnvironmentMamallan Reservoir: A proposed project currently facing opposition from scientists for potential impact on lagoonal wetlands
For Mains
Q. Discuss the ecological implications of large-scale reservoir projects on coastal tidal-marsh ecotones and the importance of wetland conservation in coastal management.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Ecological degradation: Risk of biodiversity loss due to restricted tidal flow in lagoonal wetlands
- Flood risk management: Unaddressed flooding risks associated with reservoir construction in coastal zones
- Conservation trade-offs: Balancing infrastructure development with the preservation of tidal-marsh ecotones
Keywords: tidal-marsh ecotone · marine biodiversity · lagoonal wetland · ecological impact · wetland conservation
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