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Community-based Conservation of Lake Matano Watershed

Grantee Name: Perkumpulan Wahana Lingkungan Lestari Celebes Area

Hotspot
Wallacea
Location
Indonesia
Amount
$19,409
Dates
Jan 2016 – Jan 2017
Keywords
Capacity building, Community-based conservation, Fisheries, Freshwater
Improve the ecosystem of Lake Matano, a world-known ancient lake in Indonesia and the natural habitat of many endemic freshwater fauna. The lake is polluted by sediment and other sewage from household and industrial processes. The project will improve land use and household sewage management, and raise community income through sustainable agriculture.
Strategic Direction : 3 Support sustainable natural resource management by communities in priority sites and corridors

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