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Strengthening Local Community Network for Fish Conservation in the Ing River, Thailand
Grantee Name: 
Living River Siam
HOTSPOT
Indo-Burma
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$19,266
DATES
Nov 2012
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Oct 2013
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Project Overview Overview
CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Indo-Burma
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$19,266
DATES
Nov 2012
-
Oct 2013

Support conservation of rare and threatened aquatic species in the Ing River, particularly Jullien's golden carp, Asiatic softshell turtle, giant catfish, and Mekong freshwater stingray, through fish protection zones and participatory research on aquatic species in the river. Strengthen and expand a network of local communities for fish conservation in this tributary of the Mekong River.

Strategic Direction: 3 Engage key actors in reconciling biodiversity conservation and development objectives, with a particular emphasis on the Northern Limestone Highlands and Mekong River and its major tributaries