Tag: maharashtra coastal zone management

Uran’s Panje wetlands once again under debris
19 DEC

Uran’s Panje wetlands once again under debris

Navi Mumbai / Uran: The wetlands in Panje area of Uran are once again being exploited for dumping of debris. The wetlands is said to be one of the last surviving eco-sensitive areas in MMR region. Locals and environment activists informed the local authorities about the situation and how the wetlands were being used again […]

Forest department inspects mangroves along Sion-Panvel highway near Vashi toll plaza
15 MAY

Forest department inspects mangroves along Sion-Panvel highway near Vashi toll plaza

Navi Mumbai / Vashi: A team comprising officials from the revenue and forest department inspected the mangroves running along the Sion-Panvel highway near the Vashi toll plaza. This comes after continuous complaints from environment activists and residents about the destruction of mangroves in the area. The inspection was carried out Monday 13, 2019. A complaint […]