You can write to the Forest Department to express your concern about the mismanagement of tourism at Sangama and express solidarity in making Cauvery a "No Litter" and "No Development" zone. Volunteers are always welcome. If you want to volunteer in helping clean up the Cauvery, contact us.

To: Mr. R. M. Ray, IFS Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) Aranya Bhavan, Bangalore 560 003 Reg: Immediate Action to make Sangama (Mekedatu) a Litter Free Zone. Dear Mr. Ray, In commemoration of the International Day of Action for Rivers, Water and Life, Environment Support Group undertook a unique campaign at Sangama (Mekedatu), Kanakapura Wildlife Range. The Campaigners scoured this place for litter (plastic, pet bottles, glass, thermocol plates etc) and 10 gunny bags were full in just about an hour in an area of about quarter square kilometer. This was later deposited at the Office of the DCF, Karnataka Forest Department (Wildlife wing), Kanakapura with a representation urging Mr. Vijay Lal Meena, DCF, Kanakapura to take action to pass such orders essential per Forest and Environment Protection Act to make this region a ‘litter free zone’. (Copy of the letter is enclosed) Cauvery and its surroundings is a lifeline to thousands of people downstream in the states of Karnataka and Tamilnadu and is a natural corridor to elephants and other animals. The severe threats from pollution due to lack of measures to check irresponsible tourism can choke this stretch of fresh water rendering it unfit for any use while also jeopardizing wildlife. I am deeply concerned about the pollution in this region request you to take immediate action to pass such orders as essential per Forest and Environment Protection Act to ensure the region is appreciated meaningfully and with responsibility and in making this region a ‘Litter Free Zone’. I hope to hear from you as soon as possible, Yours sincerely, Name Organisation Address and Telephone No cc: ESG