Consider the following statements regarding the Ennore creek:1. It is ...
Experts from the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) and the Besant Memorial Animal Dispensary (BMAD) are planning to establish feeding stations for birds at the Ennore creek.
- It is a backwater located in Thiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu.
- It is an arm of the Kosathalaiyar River.
- The Creek meets the Bay of Bengal at Mugathwara Kuppam, while the northern channel of the creek connects to the Pulicat Lake, the second largest brackish water lake in the country.
- For decades, this creek sustained the livelihoods of the residents in the surrounding villages and has been demarcated as CRZ IV (Water Body) in the coastal zone management plan by the Tamil Nadu State Coastal Zone Management Authority.
- The Ennore Creek, along with the Buckingham Canal and the rest of the Pulicat water system has vast importance for the local fisher folk.
- It nurtures a healthy acquatic ecosystem which was once famous for its rich biodiversity.
- This ecologically sensitive ecosystem was home to large swamps of mangroves that not only ensured a sustainable regeneration of fish resources, but also help mitigate flooding in times of strong rainfall, high tides and cyclones.
Hence only statement 2 is correct.
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Consider the following statements regarding the Ennore creek:1. It is ...
Ennore Creek
The correct statement regarding the Ennore creek is:
Statement 2: Its northern channel connects to the Pulicat Lake.
Explanation:
- Ennore Creek is located in the State of Tamil Nadu, not Andhra Pradesh. Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect.
- The northern channel of the Ennore creek indeed connects to the Pulicat Lake, making statement 2 correct.
- Pulicat Lake is a brackish water lagoon located on the border of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
- The Ennore creek plays a crucial role in the ecosystem of the region, serving as a habitat for various species of flora and fauna.
- The creek faces environmental challenges due to pollution and encroachment, impacting the biodiversity and livelihoods of the local communities.
- Efforts are being made to conserve and restore the Ennore creek through various initiatives and projects focusing on its ecological significance and sustainable management.