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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.
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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
AMOUNT
US$49,991
DATES
Aug 2023
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Dec 2024
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Project Overview Overview
CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Mediterranean Basin
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$49,991
DATES
Aug 2023
-
Dec 2024

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.

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