Selaiyur Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in South Chennai spread over 177 acres. This lake if maintained properly can help to solve the water scarcity issues of people residing in Selaiyur, We are continuously working for 45+ weeks for restoring the ecosystem function of the lake. During the eco-restoration activity we organized community awareness programmes, Do not litter campaigns, Parai drum awareness events, public consultation, door to door pamphlet distribution to prevent littering and dumping of solid waste again in to lake shore and lake bund.

To achieve this objective Eco Society India joined hands with like-minded organizations such as Sabari Green Foundation, Nammal Muddiyum Kuzhu of Puthiya Thalaimurai TV, Makkal Paathai, Seva Bharathi Tamil Nadu, Yer Kalappai Arakkattalai, 360 Youth Group, Makkal Qodaga maiyam, Chennai Trekking club, Lions club Tambaram Central and Vithaipathu Vidhi and Win TV as the Media partner for Selaiyur Lake Eco-restoration.

Impact:

45+ weeks of cleanup and restoration.
Outcome: Restoration by removal of invasive plants in the lake bund spanning 2 km.
Removal of 12 tons of plastic waste. Clean lake shore.
Eco-restoration of Agaramthen Wetland