Srinagar, July 31 -- Srinagar for ages has been enamoured by the beauty of Dal Lake and Wular Lake. The former is the epitome of Srinagar as houseboats, shikaras and floating gardens constitute its unique picturesque charm. On the other hand, the Wular lake is an extensive wetland considered vital to the ecological, commercial, and geographical integrity of Kashmir valley. However, the question which these lakes pose for the administrators today is: can these vital wetlands withstand the pressures of urbanization, pollution, and changing climatic conditions?The response which the official conservation reports make clear is that the story of these two lakes cannot be summed up in just simple terms of degradation or restoration.What happens...