Record East Kolkata Wetlands bund condition near Bantala from the public path (2026-07-18)

The East Kolkata Wetlands, a Ramsar site since 2002, form the world's largest drain-fed fishery system and recycle much of Kolkata's water through fish ponds — but block-by-block condition is thinly documented. A standing photo record from the public bund path tracks encroachment and pond health without any water contact. Standard: Ramsar Convention wetland-of-international-importance monitoring guidance + SDG 15.1. Proof: Photo + GPS + written condition log from the public bund path Method (Ramsar Convention wetland-of-international-importance monitoring guidance + SDG 15.1.): 1. Walk only the public bund path — never step into a fish pond or wetland channel. 2. Photograph the wetland edge and any visible fish pond (bheri) in multiple directions. 3. Record GPS coordinates, date, and a written description of the condition observed. 4. Note any visible encroachment or dumping without approaching it. 5. Submit the photos and notes as your proof — do not touch, enter, or sample the water. Done when: Photo + GPS + written condition log from the public bund path

Where

East Kolkata Wetlands public bund path near Bantala, Kolkata 700039

Pay

$80 proposed

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Proof

Photo + GPS + written condition log from the public bund path

This is exactly what gets it approved. Nothing settles without it.

Level

entry

Open until

2026-08-17

How this work is done

A documented method, so this packet comes out the same whoever does it. Typically 45–90 minutes. Method of record: EPA National Wetland Condition Assessment (rapid method)

Bring

• GPS phone
• quadrat frame
• invasive-species ID reference
• boots
• insect protection
• camera

Steps

1. 1. Navigate to the wetland edge; record GPS; stay on stable ground.
2. 2. Photograph 3 quadrat stations.
3. 3. At each station, estimate percent cover native vs invasive; identify the dominant invasive.
4. 4. Note hydrology / water level and any disturbance.
5. 5. Enter cover percentages, invasive ID, hydrology, GPS, photos into the proof record; sign.

If it does not match the plan

• Standing water + wildlife (snakes/alligators) -> maintain distance; never sample alone.
• High invasive cover -> flag for a management/removal plan.

What counts as done

• Percent cover native vs invasive recorded at 3 stations
• Dominant invasive species identified
• Hydrology / water-level note recorded
• GPS waypoints + quadrat photos

Proof is measured against these, not judged by taste.