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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
North Macedonia
Amount
$32,331
Dates
May 2020 – Jun 2022
Keywords
Freshwater, Monitoring and evaluation, Ramsar site, Red List assessment, Research, Species Conservation
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

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