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Villagers in Sebh el Majnoune looking at Gustia cepfi, new species of mollusk discovered under grant
Villagers in Sebh el Majnoune looking at Gustia cepfi, new species of mollusk discovered under grant
©Conservation International/photo by Pierre Carret
Integrated Approaches for the Conservation of Threatened Freshwater Biodiversity of Sehb El Majnoune Catchement, Morocco
Grantee Name: 
Centre de Développement de la Région de Tensift
HOTSPOT
Mediterranean Basin
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$117,612
DATES
Mar 2020
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Jun 2022
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Project Overview Overview
CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Mediterranean Basin
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$117,612
DATES
Mar 2020
-
Jun 2022

Assess the conservation status of four critically endangered and endangered freshwater snails present on the site Sehb El Majnoune, then define and implement with local communities pilot activities to mitigate the threats and stabilize the populations. Create a locally-managed protected area to preserve the rare and endangered freshwater biodiversity.

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