23/08/2026
This morning, we explored Bor Talav with Dr. Indra Gadhvi, discovering that our wetlands hold far more than water..
His expertise helped shed light on how Bhavnagar was historically planned with remarkable vision, with a systematic water-management network that continues to shape the city today. But we also confronted the growing threats facing these precious ecosystems, unplanned urban development, littering and pollution.
From the richness of Bhavnagar’s aquatic life and bird species to the toxic impact of waste and certain religious offerings entering our lakes, the morning brought home an important truth: what we put into our water eventually comes back to us.
We also learnt that even seemingly harmless actions, such as feeding birds, can sometimes do more harm than good, disrupting natural feeding patterns and affecting their health.
Dr. Gadhvi reminded us that protecting our wetlands begins with something simple:
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.
Our lakes are not empty spaces within our city. They are living ecosystems, natural heritage and essential to our own wellbeing.
Thank you to everyone who joined us, for a morning of walking, observing, appreciating, questioning and learning.
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