Wetlands

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Mobius Foundation's efforts towards Wetland conservation

Mobius Foundation Sheds Light on Wetlands' Role in Human Wellbeing

26 Feb 2024 10:04 PM

The Wetland of Panje, Uran is also under threat of getting filled up by private developer.

Activists: Notify wetlands prone to development

Activists have highlighted that the high court had already asked the state to submit details on the wetland mapping procedure.

26 Dec 2018 2:10 AM

Mumbai wetlands in action plan for birds

These areas have been known to host thousands of migratory birds, which could be seen during winter in its full glory.

23 Dec 2018 2:02 AM

While 183 hectares of mangrove areas have been listed, 73 hectares of coastal wetland and 50 hectares of inland wetland including ponds have been documented. (Representational image)

326 ha of wetland in Kharghar identified

The citizens of Navi Mumbai have identified around 326 hectares of wetlands and mangrove areas in Kharghar, in a first of a kind wetland database.

12 Nov 2018 1:00 AM

The petition states that the authorities have illegally carried out work on CRZ 1 areas without adhering to the regulations set out under the CRZ notification.

Don’t reclaim wetlands for project: Plea

The project includes construction of promenades, a jogging track, playgrounds and food courts.

25 Jul 2018 1:57 AM

Environmentalists have raised concerns over the reclamation of coastal regulation zone-1 area.

Thane to lose wetlands to development

Meanwhile, the TMC has stated that the civic body has all the required permissions in place.

19 Jun 2018 2:39 AM

Locals demand Kharghar wetland be marked as NDZ

The NGO had also written to the state forest department on the matter.

11 Jun 2018 5:45 AM

The plantation drive will take place at the site on May 27 at 8 am.

Locals take over task of saving water bodies

This pond is also part of a continuous wetland that is connected to the mangroves that grow at the Taloja creek behind Sector 17, 18 and 19.

23 May 2018 1:58 AM

Wetlands are ecologically important as they stabilise the coastline and control erosion.

Finally, Maharashtra gets its own wetland authority

The state only had a wetland redressal committee until now.

15 Feb 2018 2:27 AM

The wetland is used by many migratory water birds

Locals unite to save Seawoods wetlands

A petition to save the wetland is being heard in the Bombay high court

02 Feb 2018 1:57 AM

50-acre wetland in Gorai destroyed: Report

Mangroves cell claims Pan India Paryatan Ltd of Essel group wrecked wetland to construct a resort.

04 Apr 2017 2:35 AM

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