Madambakkam Pond is located in the Madambakkam neighborhood of Tambaram in Chennai Metropolitan Area. Positioned to the west of Madambakkam Lake(restored by E.F.I), the pond spans an area of 1.5 acres and serves as a critical water source for over 10 acres of fruit-bearing, native vegetation.
The Madambakkam Pond was overrun by invasive weed species prior to its restoration by E.F.I. The pictures below give a hint of the pond before restoration.
E.F.I in collaboration with the Greater Chennai Corporation restoring 1 pond and is also establishing another new pond within the premises under NNT
E.F.I’s Restoration Efforts
Deweeding: The surrounding 2.5 acres were cleared of invasive weed species and other thorny shrubs, contributing to improved water quality...
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