Wetland Information

Wetland name: Ghar el Melh lagoon

Country: Tunisia

Region: Mediterranean

Surface of the area affected by the restoration project (ha): 10168,0

Natural / Artificial:

Coastal / Inland:

Project Information

Project restoration phase: Ongoing

Additional Information

Name(s) of the organisation(s) in charge of the restoration: WWF Tunisia and Tour du Valat

Type of organization:

• NGO/foundation

Types of wetlands that will be affected by the restoration:

• Coastal lagoon

Type of degradation:

• Eutrophication
• Chemical pollution of water
• Soil degradation/pollution/erosion

Causes of degradation:

• Farming
• Water abstraction/reduced water inflow
• Industry
• Introduced/invasive species
• Deficient/inadequate management
• Toxic waste dumping (chemical, industrial, agriculture, etc.)
• Non-toxic waste dumping (domestic, debris, etc.)

Needed restoration actions and techniques:

• Control of water abstraction
• Artificial channels/pipes (drainage, water supply, etc.)
• Water pollution barriers
• Control/ban of pesticides and fertilizers
• Water treatment/purification
• Sewage treatment
• Non-toxic waste removal (domestic, debris, etc.)
• Toxic waste removal (chemical, industrial, agriculture, etc.)
• Control/eradication of introduced/invasive species

Type of stakeholders concerned:

• National government
• Regional government
• Local government
• NGO/foundation
• Farmers
• Fishermen
• Industry
• Local community
• Private company/owner
• Experts

Within a legally protected area:

• International

If international, under which figure of protection?

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