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Woman standing in shallow water, looking into net she's holding above service.
Conducting freshwater biodiversity assessment.
© Hela Boughdiri, ATVS

Preserving the Freshwater Biodiversity of Oued Maden, Tunisia, through Local Co-management

Grantee Name: Association Tunisienne de la Vie Sauvage

Hotspot
Mediterranean Basin
Location
Tunisia
Amount
$107,776
Dates
Mar 2020 – Jul 2022
Keywords
Freshwater, Monitoring and evaluation, Ramsar site, Research
Improve the knowledge on the freshwater biodiversity of Oued Maden, Tunisia, and assess threats and socio-economic activities impacting on freshwater resources. Based on these studies, work with the river basin authority to adapt its practices for conserving threatened species, and create a local Site Support Group to support long-term monitoring and local action in favor of biodiversity.
Strategic Direction : 2 Support the sustainable management of water catchments through integrated approaches for the conservation of threatened freshwater biodiversity

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