Chek Jawa

[2] In December 2001, the government called off reclamation plans of the Chek Jawa area after a biodiversity survey conducted by conservationist volunteers.

Previously virtually unknown, Chek Jawa came into national prominence and focus only since the early 2000s when the area's rich biodiversity was discovered almost by chance during a nature outing at low tide.

A group of volunteers, headed by botanist Joseph Lai (who first discovered Chek Jawa's rich ecosystems in December 2000), conducted a biodiversity survey months before the area was to be reclaimed in 2001.

[1] In early 2007, Chek Jawa was closed to the public after being damaged by heavy rains in December 2006.

Freshwater rains upset the wetlands' saltwater balance, resulting in the widespread death of marine creatures such as sea anemones, seastars, sponges.

Visitors going to Chek Jawa no longer need to join the free guided tours conducted by NParks.

The Singapore Government added new amenities with a visitor management plan for Chek Jawa, at a cost of S$7 million.