Recently, two wetlands from Bihar — Gokul Jalashaya in Buxar and Udaipur Jheel in West Champaran — have received the Ramsar tag.
About Gokul Jalashaya:
Location: It is located in Buxar, Bihar.
It is an oxbow lake located on the southern edge of the Ganga
The flood pulses of the Ganges influence land use and land cover in the wetland, exposing marshes and agricultural areas during the dry months and increasing inundation after monsoons.
It acts as a buffer for nearby villages during flooding events.
Fauna: In total, over 50 bird species are found in the site and its surroundings; in the pre-monsoon season, exposed marshland and shrubs provide food and breeding habitats.
Local communities rely on the wetland for fishing, farming and irrigation.
About Udaipur Jheel
It is located in West Champaran, Bihar.
It is also an oxbow lake,bordered to the north and west by the dense forest of Udaipur Wildlife Sanctuary.
Flora: Over 280 plant species are found in the wetland, including Alysicarpus roxburghianus, a perennial herb endemic to India.
The wetland is an important wintering ground for around 35 migratory bird species, including the vulnerable common pochard (Aythya ferina).
Threats: The wetland faces threats from illegal fishing and intensive agriculture, particularly the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
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