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The Yala Swamp at the mouth of the Yala River covers about 175 square kilometres (68 sq mi) along the northeastern shore of Lake Victoria. [1] The swamp contains the 1,500 hectares (3,700 acres) Lake Kanyaboli, a freshwater deltaic wetland with an average depth of 3 metres (9.8 ft), which is fed by the floodwaters of the Nzoia and Yala rivers and by the backflow of water from Lake Victoria. [2]
Apart from this, the department is also considering allocation of ₹ 5 million for conducting research projects on the marshland, about ₹ 6 million towards a bird census, a 3-kilometre (1.9 mi) boardwalk path in a period of 3 years at a cost of ₹ 30 million, watchtowers at two places in a period of 2 years at a cost of ₹ 2 million, and a ...
The Sakumo Ramsar Site also known as the Sakumo Lagoon is a wetland of international importance. It covers an area of 1,400 hectares (3,500 acres) and is situated along the coastal road between Accra and Tema in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. It is about 3 km (1.9 mi) west of Tema. [2]
Shallabugh Wetland; Nestled within the village, the Ramsar-declared Shallabugh Wetland serves as a global habitat for migratory birds. This wetland serves as a habitat to thousands species of Flora and Fauna including birds and fish. It is the famous tourist attraction located within the Ganderbal district and Srinagar district.
Shallabugh Wetland Conservation Reserve is located to Anchar Lake, which is located at the west end of the Sindh river delta and plays an essential role in the local aquatic ecosystems by relying on diverse water sources., it forms a significant habitat for diverse bird species. [5]
In the wetlands, looking west. The Clark County Wetlands Park is the largest park in the Clark County, Nevada park system. The park is on the east side of the Las Vegas valley and runs from the various water treatment plants near the natural beginning of the Las Vegas Wash to where the wash flows under Lake Las Vegas and later into Lake Mead.
Keoladeo National Park is 2 km (1.2 mi) south-east of Bharatpur and 55 km (34 mi) west of Agra. It is spread over approx 29 km 2 (11 sq mi). One third of the Keoladeo National Park is wetland with mounds, dykes, and open water with or without submerged or emergent plants.
Thrissur-Ponnani Kole Wetlands (Malayalam: തൃശൂർ-പൊന്നാനി കോൾ പാടങ്ങൾ) is a wetland lying in Thrissur and Malappuram districts in Kerala, India. It gives 40 per cent of the Kerala ’s rice requirement and acts as a natural drainage system for Ponnani city, Thrissur city, Thrissur District , and ...