Taking serious note of an email by environmentalists and NGOs, seeking action against the illegal dumping of debris on a mangroves patch adjacent to the Sion-Panvel highway near the Vashi toll plaza, the CMO has asked concerned authorities to look into the matter Local residents have been raising the issue saying if it is not addressed, the mangroves might face destruction.

Reply from CMO
"We received a mail from the CMO acknowledging our suggestions and appeal to preserve the mangroves and check the rampant dumping of debris on them," said activist B N Kumar.