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ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION OF RIVERS
Fish are adapting to rivers shaped by dams and barriers, and that may be changing how man-made rivers function over timeFor decades, river restoration has focused on returning waterways to conditions that existed before dams, weirs and large-scale human inter...
Afforestation, dolphin revival show life returning to Ganga under Namami Gange: NMCGThe Namami Gange program has brought ecological revival to the Ganga river. Large-scale afforestation efforts have led to forest cover alon...
The Emerald Labyrinth: Louisiana’s “Year of Outdoors” theme offers curated nature trails and context-rich travelLouisiana is unveiling its quieter side with the Year of Outdoors campaign. Travelers can explore winding bayous and wetlands through guide...
India’s first rock check dam opens in Ladakh: Watch breathtaking blue paradise photos and video of Indus water at 11,000 feetLadakh has launched India's first rock check dam on the Indus River. This innovative structure uses riverbed stones to slow water flow and ...
This is a peak win for HimalayasThe Indian government has put the brakes on new hydropower developments in the upper Ganga area of Uttarakhand, citing a history of environ...
Delhi HC directs DDA to ensure no parking or commercial activity on Yamuna flood plainsThe Delhi High Court has ordered the Delhi Development Authority to stop all activities, including parking and commercial use, on the Yamun...
"BJP is 'Ma Ganga'...": Samik Bhattacharya on 'washing machine' label, claims TMC leaders lining up to joinWest Bengal BJP President Samik Bhattacharya addressed accusations of his party being a 'washing machine' for defectors. He compared the BJ...
Karma, climate and consequences: As the Char Dham Yatra reopens, a warming Himalaya reveals karma in its oldest public senseA road journey through Uttarakhand’s mountain towns reveals a deeper shift in both climate and pilgrimage. Unusual heat, felt by locals as ...
The Wolves That Changed a River: What Yellowstone Taught ScientistsYellowstone's ecosystem is showing remarkable recovery following the reintroduction of gray wolves in 1995. Their presence has reshaped elk...
Dried up for years, Bundelkhand's Noon River sees a revivalThe Noon River in Uttar Pradesh's Bundelkhand region, once ecologically neglected, is undergoing restoration through community-led desiltin...
River Yamuna to be guarded by Territorial Army in DelhiThe Delhi Government has enlisted the Territorial Army to protect the Yamuna River from dumping, mining, encroachment, and theft. This init...
Delhi LG orders removal of debris from Yamuna floodplains, setting up of CCTV surveillance mechanismBaijal, who is also the chairman of the Delhi Development Authority, gave the directions while chairing a meeting of the DDA to review the ...
'Destruction' caused to Yamuna bank by World Culture Fest to cost Rs.13.29 crore and take 10 yearsAn expert committee set up by the govt has said about 420 acres of floodplains of the two banks of the Yamuna have been adversely impacted ...
Delhi government presents plan for cleaning Yamuna to CentreThe Delhi government today presented to the Centre a comprehensive plan to clean the Yamuna river and restore its ecological value and was ...
Art Of Living event tampered Yamuna flood plains: NGTThe National Green Tribunal slapped a fine of Rs 5 crore on the foundation while allowing it to go ahead with the event.
- Adyar estuary springing back to life
Revival of the creek that began in 2008 may be completed by March 2016
Review 1994 water pact to revive Yamuna: ExpertsThey suggest that the central government should review the MoU to leave at least some fresh water to the river which can help revive life i...
Review 1994 water pact to revive Yamuna: ExpertsThe Centre may have assured the Yamuna Muktikaran Abhiyan protesters that the “ecological flow” in the river will be restored in Delhi, but...
Govt examining recommendations of Ganga restoration panelSanwar Lal Jat said the report submitted on January 31 this year has recommended for "wholesomeness of National River Ganga".
Ecopreneurship: A plan to save the hillsThe disaster in Uttarakhand this June has left a trail of destruction unlike any other rain-related tragedy in the state in a very long tim...