Cardinal joins battle to save Sri Lanka s diverse wetlands
Development projects aided by corrupt officials threaten Muthurajawela marshland despite its protected status
The Muthurajawela wetlands are home to 102 species of birds. (Photo: Facebook)
Environmentalist Nuwan Saparamadhu has been advocating protection of the Muthurajawela wetlands, an area of natural beauty that supports Sri Lanka s fishing industry.
Activists and villagers are trying to protect the wetlands from a multi-use development project planned in the area.
Saparamadhu said the fishing industry is the main source of livelihood for people in the area and the two main canals along Muthurajawela are an integral part of that natural beauty.