Flow Scenarios for Chilika Lagoon, India

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The Chilika Development Authority recently initiated a process of hydro-biological monitoring (with support of Wetlands International), which showed the vital relationship between water flow and the productivity of the lagoon. A further assessment identified four possible scenarios: four different flow regimes that to various degrees can help maintain environmental quality and economic benefits for the communities.

Factsheet - Flow scenarios for Chilika Lagoon, India

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