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Environmentalist Foundation of India.

Environmentalist Foundation of India - EFI is an environmental conservation group based out of Chennai-Hyderabad and Coimbatore. The organization focuses on wildlife conservation and habitat restoration. Started in 2007 and registered in 2011, the organization is known for its work in cleaning and scientifically restoration lakes in India for biodiversity.

Organization Projects:

EFI as a group focuses on Scientific Lake Restoration, Herbs Restoration, Stray Animal Care and Holistic Village Development Program. Most of the organization's work are carried out through volunteer support. EFI organizes lake clean ups every sunday and has been cleaning 39 lakes across India. This includes the Madambakkam Lake, Keezhkattalai, Narayanapuram, Arasankazhani lakes in Chennai. The Selvachintamani Kulam in Coimbatore, The Kapra, Alwal, Gurunadham Cheruvu lakes in Hyderabad.

Scientific Lake Restoration:

EFI has scientifically restored the Arasankazhani lake in South Chennai and the Selvachintamani Kulam in Coimbatore. Both projects were executed through public funding in the first and government support for the second. The lakes have "G" shaped central islands for the birds to nest and fish to spawn. These geometric central islands are a first of its kind, with wind barrier capabilities and roosting facilities. The lakes also have percolation trenches and parallel bunds which ensure water retention and trapping of garbage.