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Biodiversity sampling in one of the springs nearby Khenifra city, Morocco.
Biodiversity sampling in one of the springs nearby Khenifra city, Morocco.
© Oucha Mohamed

Conserving Endemic Freshwater Biodiversity in the Springs of Oum Er Rabia, Morocco

Grantee Name: Association des Enseignants des Sciences de la Vie et de la Terre section Khénifra

Hotspot
Mediterranean Basin
Location
Morocco
Amount
$49,991
Dates
Jul 2023 – Feb 2025
Keywords
Awareness, Biodiversity mainstreaming, Capacity building, Freshwater, Research, Species Conservation

Enhance the conservation of endemic freshwater biodiversity species that are Critically Endangered according to the IUCN Red List especially, Onychogomphus boudoti, Corrosella pallaryi and Corrosella wakrimi. Restore at least two drinking troughs for grazing purposes and domestic use to reduce pressure. Raise awareness among the local users of spring streams in the Oum Er Rabia River through meetings and workshops.

This project benefits from a co-founding by the Donor Initiative for Mediterranean Freshwater Ecosystems (DIMFE) (www.dimfe.org).

Strategic Direction :

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

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