#Patna #BirdSanctuary and #Gujarat’s #ChhariDhand get Ramsar tag, India’s #wetland count rises to 98

Patna Bird Sanctuary in #UttarPradesh and Chhari-Dhand in Gujarat have been added to India’s Ramsar Sites list, taking the country’s total wetlands of international importance to 98 ahead of #WorldWetlandsDay.

MC Travel Desk
February 02, 2026 / 10:36 IST

"India has added two more ecologically significant #wetlands to its #RamsarSites network, strengthening the country’s global conservation footprint just ahead of World Wetlands Day on February 2. Patna Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh’s Etah district and Chhari-Dhand in Gujarat’s Kutch district have been officially designated as Wetlands of International Importance under the #RamsarConvention.

"The announcement was made by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on social media platform X, where he underscored the importance of these wetlands as critical habitats for migratory birds, resident species, and rare wildlife."

Read more:
https://www.moneycontrol.com/travel/patna-bird-sanctuary-gujarat-s-chhari-dhand-get-ramsar-tag-india-s-wetland-count-rises-to-98-article-13804731.html

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From last month's #WorldWetlandsDay !

Honor World Wetlands Day with a Charleston marsh cleanup

by Claudia Landis
Wed, January 28, 2026 at 10:28 AM EST

#CharlestonSC (WCBD) – "A #marsh cleanup event is planned on World Wetlands Day in Downtown Charleston.

"The #CharlestonWaterkeeper, #KeepCharlestonBeautiful, and #TheMarshProject are hosting a cleanup near Waterfront Park in Downtown Charleston and are seeking volunteers.

"Volunteers will pick up litter from one of the city’s beloved marsh fronts. Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes and comfortable clothing that can get dirty.

"Spaces are limited, so interested volunteers are encouraged to sign up here.

"Feb. 2 is World Wetlands Day, a fitting moment for Charleston Waterkeeper to celebrate, as about 40% of Charleston is considered a wetland ecosystem, the group says on a recent Facebook post.

"The group also says marshes are vital. They provide #habitat, stabilize #shorelines, and protect us from #StormSurges. Cleanups help keep these #ecosystems resilient and protect all residents."

Source:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/honor-world-wetlands-day-charleston-152845468.html

#SolarPunkSunday #WaterIsLife #Waterkeepers #Riverkeepers #Nature

#WorldWetlandsDay Il 2 febbraio si celebra la Giornata Mondiale delle Zone Umide.

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Celebrating the Bay's stunning marshes & wetlands on this #WorldWetlandsDay

Sadly, most of the Bay's historic #wetlands have been destroyed - which is why it's so important to preserve and protect the ones we have left!

Photos by Robb Most and Peter Thoeny

#marshes #marshlands #worldwetlandsday2026 #sfbay #sanfranciscobay #bayarea