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Assessment of an Endemic Freshwater Snail in Dojran Lake: Population Status, Threats and Conservation Measures, North Macedonia
Grantee Name: 
GTI Geotehnicki Inzenering
HOTSPOT
Mediterranean Basin
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$32,331
DATES
Jun 2020
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May 2022
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CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Mediterranean Basin
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$32,331
DATES
Jun 2020
-
May 2022

Resolve the unknown species status of Graecoanatolica macedonica, the 'near or possibly extinct' freshwater snail in Dojran lake. Establish the population status of other important mollusks. Analysis of water quality and eutrophication pressure. Preparation of the species conservation action plan for the endemic snail. Public awareness of local community about the biodiversity and endemism.

Strategic Direction: 2 Support the sustainable management of water catchments through integrated approaches for the conservation of threatened freshwater biodiversity