Athirappilly Dam issue
Athirappilly - Vazhachal area in the southern Western Ghats of Kerala hosts a unique ecosystem of evergreen, riverine forests intermingled with Myristica swamps. This ecosystem supports a large number of endemic, rare, threatened and endangered species of plants and animals. While science is still discovering many new species from the area, a hydro-electric project threatens to wipe out these forests. While many individuals and groups in the affected region have been campaigning against this dam, including a 90 days satyagraha by the local people,the problem seems to be little known to people outside this region. The Chalakudy Puzha Samrakshana Samithi and the Chalakudy River Protection Forum have been at the forefront of much of the protests and activities against the dam with limited resources. Sálim Ali Foundation has recently joined hands with them to help the cause. This web-site aims to collate all available information on the dam and to aid in the efforts. Read on to understand the issue and to participate in saving our precious biodiversity.
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