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Navi Mumbai Wetlands Face Ecological Crisis
9 May
Summary
- Silent march planned for World Migratory Bird Day to save flamingo wetlands.
- Water tests reveal deteriorating ecological conditions in protected wetland zones.
- Activists fight denial of formal wetland status to critical city lakes.
A silent march is scheduled for Saturday, May 9th, in Navi Mumbai to advocate for the urgent protection of the city's flamingo wetlands and biodiversity.
The event, themed #SaveFlamingoLakes, coincides with World Migratory Bird Day and aims to draw attention to the ecological stress impacting these crucial habitats for migratory flamingos and other bird species.
Recent water sample analyses from the High Court-protected wetlands have indicated deteriorating ecological conditions, characterized by stagnant water and extensive algal growth.
Environmentalists expressed concern over the Thane District Wetlands Committee's decision to deny formal wetland status to three lakes, a move supported by CIDCO.
Despite previous directives from the National Green Tribunal for conservation, CIDCO's claims that a lake is a future development site have been challenged by a tribunal-appointed inspection committee.
The committee advised authorities to realign development plans to safeguard the DPS Flamingo Lake, highlighting the ongoing conflict between development and conservation efforts.
