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    Wetland News

    In the 1940s, New Zealand planted cordgrass to create farmland; it became an estuary invader

    Cordgrass spreads across tidal mudflats, leaving less open mud for wading birds to feed on.
    World News
    Published 3 hours ago

    In 1999, Florida began reversing a flood canal, and 20,000 acres of wetlands are being restored

    Restoring the Kissimmee meant filling about 22 miles of canal and reconnecting the river's original path.
    World News
    Published 1 day ago

    Louisiana plans to rebuild 13,000 acres of wetlands with Mississippi River sediment

    The Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project aimed to restore Louisiana's coastline by reconnecting the Mississippi River to the Barataria Basin. Despite initial progress, including permits and funding, it was terminated in July 2025 due to cost and legal concerns. The state is now focusing on alternative restoration efforts.
    World News
    Published 2 days ago

    The tree that was supposed to save Florida's swamps ended up taking over

    Trees planted to tame the Everglades' wetlands ended up reshaping the ecosystem instead.
    World News
    Updated 12 days ago

    'Verify, demarcate wetlands in SAC Atlas within 2 months': SC directs states

    The Supreme Court directed states and Union territories to physically verify and demarcate wetlands identified in the SAC Atlas within two months
    India News
    Updated 68 days ago

    NGT seeks report on illegal landfilling in Thane’s mangrove area amid flooding fears

    Thane, India - June -05 2026: The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Western Zone, Pune, has taken serious cognizance of the ongoing illegal dumping and landfilling activities in the protected mangrove and wetland areas of Saket and Rabodi in Thane. The NGT on Friday issued notices to the Thane Police Commissioner, the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA), the Thane District Collector, and the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC). The alleged illegal landfilling has heightened fears of flooding in nearby residential areas such as Rabodi, Saket, Rustomjee, Akash Ganga, and adjoining localities, as it is reportedly obstructing natural rainwater drainage channels ,in Mumbai, India, on, Friday, June -05, 2026. ( photo by Praful Gangurde / Hindustan Times )
    Cities
    Published 126 days ago

    These beautiful wetland destinations are worth adding to your summer bucket list

    These beautiful wetland destinations are worth adding to your summer bucket list.
    Lifestyle
    Published 129 days ago

    Wetland body seeks report on Masani barrage pollution in Rewari

    Residents cite ecological risks across 15 villages; pipeline, STP upgrades planned as penalty faces NGT challenge. (HT)
    Cities
    Published 171 days ago

    World Wetlands Day 2024: Date, history and significance

    World Wetlands Day 2024: Date, history and significance
    Lifestyle
    Published 982 days ago

    Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary: Not (bird’s) paradise lost yet but solace becoming a casualty

    The HT team that visited the sanctuary found that flocks of birds are spotted only after a 700-metre walk. (Deepak Gupta/HT Photo)
    Cities
    Updated 1020 days ago

    Tirupati Balaji temple row: Mangrove Cell officer suspended

    Tirupati Balaji temple row: Mangrove Cell officer suspended
    Cities
    Published 1105 days ago

    CG City’s development as major attraction in Lucknow on cards

    Lucknow divisional commissioner Roshan Jacob and other officers inspecting the wetland at CG City on August 19. (Sourced)
    Cities
    Updated 1147 days ago

    Bihar forest dept mulls to turn Munger forests into a wildlife sanctuary: Official

    Animals like deer, bear and hyena can be easily spotted in Munger forests in Bihar. (Representative Image)
    Cities
    Updated 1271 days ago

    Mangrove cell clears cattle shed on CRZ-1 in Vashi

    Mangrove cell clears cattle shed on CRZ-1 in Vashi
    Cities
    Updated 1280 days ago

    Remove 221 spots from city wetlands list, authority told

    LG took a serious view of the proposed deletion of water bodies from the list.(Photo: Manish Rajput/HT)
    Cities
    Published 1670 days ago

    World Wetlands Day: History, significance and this year's theme

    In August last year, the Sultanpur national park was notified as a Ramsar site - a wetland of international importance.
    World News
    Published 1711 days ago
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