Navi Mumbai is slowing losing its green spaces as wetland and mangroves are depleting because of rampant construction. Many residents too are vigilant.”“We have made a WhatsApp group ‘Save Navi Mumbai environment’. Green lovers have created a data of wetland, mangroves and other green patches in their area. BN Kumar, another activist, said, “While we have lost many battles to save green cover, we have also won a few. Pramod Patil, nodal officer environment, Cidco said, “We have always acted after receiving complaints from residents.

Source: Hindustan Times January 23, 2020 19:12 UTC