wetlands

Assam CM calls for conservation of wetlands to tackle urban flooding

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Assam CM calls for conservation of wetlands to tackle urban flooding

Follow Us on Google News Guwahati, June 3 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday emphasised that conserving wetlands in and around towns and cities is one of the most effective ways to mitigate urban flooding. During his visit to Silchar in Cachar district to take stock of the prevailing flood situation, Sarma … Read more

J&K: Asian waterbird census to be conducted across 25 wetlands in Kashmir

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J&K: Asian waterbird census to be conducted across 25 wetlands in Kashmir

Srinagar, Feb18 (IANS) The Department of Wildlife Protection, in collaboration with the Wular Conservation and Management Authority (WUCMA), is set to conduct the Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) 2025 on February 19, an official said on Tuesday. This annual initiative plays a crucial role in estimating the population of migratory birds visiting Kashmir’s wetlands and assessing … Read more