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ASSAM SUSTAINABLE WETLAND PROJECT
Assam raises Orunodoi payout to Rs 1,500 for October as Durga Puja giftAssam Cabinet has announced a special Durga Puja holiday on October 17, 2026, in addition to existing holidays. The government will provide...
From 2002, Louisiana dumped up to 1.8 million cubic yards of dredged mud near Horseshoe Bend, and the river turned it into a 35-hectare islandSince 2002, dredgers on the Lower Atchafalaya River in Louisiana have adopted a groundbreaking sediment placement technique. This has resul...
Two beavers built a 115-foot dam in Dorset in just a year. Formed a shaded woodland and is now a wetland where otters fish and barn owls huntIn Dorset, the reintroduction of beavers has led to significant landscape transformation, creating a wetland habitat. Their dam-building ac...
Chicago’s lost wetlands are coming back. Here’s how scientists, beavers and muskrats are rebuilding the Calumet regionSometimes restoring nature isn't about building something new. It's about fixing what was broken and giving nature the chance to rebuild it...
Could beavers help slow flash floods? A reintroduction project in England shows how their dams can hold back waterEurasian beavers returned to the UK after centuries. Then came a five-year trial that reshaped their future, along with the English landsca...
In 2019, AXA launched a $175 million climate and biodiversity fund. Within a year, $41.5 million had been allocated to projects targeting measurable environmental outcomesIn July 2019, AXA Group launched a $175 million private equity vehicle with a mandate that traditional financiers usually leave to non-prof...
New Orleans is turning discarded bottles into coastal sand. Crushed glass is now helping rebuild shrinking wetlandsNew Orleans is using crushed glass to build new islands and strengthen wetlands. This innovative approach tackles waste and coastal erosion...
Adani Power lays foundation for ₹48,000 cr Assam power projectAdani Power has laid the foundation stone for a ₹48,000-crore, 3,200 MW thermal power project in Assam’s Dhubri district. Jeet Adani said t...
ISRO to build advanced space tracking radar near Guwahati under Project NETRA, says Assam CMAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday shared a landmark milestone for the State, noting that the foundation stone for the Indi...
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma laid foundation stone for Adani Power’s 3,200 MW projectAssam's Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for a 3,200 MW thermal power plant. This significant project represents an investment of a...
Himanta lays foundation for Adani Power's Rs 48,000-cr power plant in AssamAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation stone for Adani Power’s Rs 48,000-crore, 3,200 MW thermal power plant at Chapa...
Delhi-Meerut-style RRTS in Assam? Himanta Sarma says ADB talks have begun for high-speed rail network; here’s what comes nextDelhi-Meerut-style RRTS in Assam: Assam is exploring a Delhi-Meerut-style RRTS network, with preliminary talks underway with the Asian Deve...
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma attends conference on 'Financing India's journey towards Viksit Bharat'Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attended the Centre’s conference on financing India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 agenda in New Delhi, wher...
Conservationist Matt Conn bought 67 acres of damaged Louisiana land. For a decade, he personally rebuilt it; the restored wetland had recovered diverse native vegetation and multiple ecosystemsOver a decade, Matt Conn dedicated his efforts to the restoration of 67 acres of degraded land in Louisiana. By eradicating invasive specie...
Assam CM highlights state’s emergence as gateway to ASEAN, invites global industry to investAssam's Chief Minister invited global businesses to explore investment opportunities in the state. He highlighted Assam's strategic locatio...
Ever wondered how elephants sleep? IAS officer Supriya Sahu explains why it is a rare sightA captivating video re-shared by IAS officer Supriya Sahu captures the serene sight of elephants peacefully dozing in the lush forests of A...
In 2018, Buffalo moved 56,000 cubic yards of mud dug from its waterways to Unity Island; habitat quality rose 128.8%, and fish species doubledOnce thought to be lifeless, the Buffalo River is undergoing a remarkable transformation, showcasing the power of ecological restoration. E...
Louisiana collected 200 tons of discarded oyster shells from 19 restaurants and built a 400-foot reef; it now shields Pointe-au-Chien tribal land from erosionLouisiana's coastline is rapidly disappearing, prompting a unique restoration effort. The Pointe-au-Chien tribe is using recycled oyster sh...
In 2007, an Idaho couple began building a home near Priest Lake; EPA ordered them to restore the property or risk fines exceeding $40,000 a day, beginning a 16-year Supreme Court battleA long legal battle over wetlands near Priest Lake reached the Supreme Court. The EPA claimed the Sacketts' property wetlands were "waters ...
In 2010, New York spread 2 million tons of clean soil over a former landfill. 7 years later, the site reopened as a 258-acre park with wetlands, woodlands, ponds and trailsNew York City transformed a former landfill into Brookfield Park. This extensive project involved capping and remediating the site for publ...