Thane: Thane creek will be soon notified as flamingo sanctuary, a top Maharashtra forest officer said on Wednesday.

"Thane creek would be shortly notified as the flamingo sanctuary and regulated tourism will be allowed," said state chief conservator of forest (mangrove cell) N Vasudevan. He was addressing a seminar titled 'Thane Creek Convention', organised by Paryavaran Dakshata Manch, marking World Mangrove Day in Thane.