According to environmental activist, the Kolleru Lake has suffered a sustained and measurable decline in its ecological health during the last 50 years.
About Kolleru Lake:
Location: It is a shallow lake located in Andhra Pradesh.
It is nestled in the inter-deltaic plain of rivers Krishna and Godavari near the city of Eluru and serves as a natural flood-balancing reservoir for these two rivers.
This lake is also known as the “Peerless Fisherman”s Paradise and Bird Heaven”.
It receives water from four rivers, namely Budameru, Ramileru, Tammileru, and Errakalva,
This lake empties its water into the Bay of Bengal through an outlet called ‘upputera’.
The lake was declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1999.
It was designated as a wetland of international importance in 2002 under the International Ramsar Convention.
Fauna:
It supports many migratory birds annually, including grey pelicans, painted storks, and open-billed storks.
It is a haven for species migrating from Siberia, Central Asia, and the Himalayas.
Significance: The Lake is deeply intertwined with local livelihoods, sustaining thousands who depend on fishing, duck farming, and paddy cultivation.
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