In a significant move for wildlife conservation in urban India, the Maharashtra State Wildlife Board has officially declared DPS Flamingo Lake as a conservation reserve.
This landmark designation represents the first time a wetland connected to the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary has received formal protection status, marking a crucial step in preserving the ecological integrity of Navi Mumbai’s fragile wetland ecosystem.
The decision came during a high-level board meeting presided over by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, underscoring the state government’s commitment to environmental conservation amid rapid urban development.
