Wetland Information

Wetland name: Aoua Lake

Country: Morocco

Region: Sebou Basin, Province of Ifrane

Surface of the area affected by the restoration project (ha): 2215,0

Natural / Artificial:

Coastal / Inland:

Project Information

Project restoration phase: Starting

Additional Information

Name(s) of the organisation(s) in charge of the restoration: WWF NA - Morocco Office

Type of organization:

• NGO/foundation

Types of wetlands that will be affected by the restoration:

• Inland lake

Type of degradation:

• Habitat destruction

Causes of degradation:

• Farming
• Grazing
• Water abstraction/reduced water inflow
• Deficient/inadequate management
• Climate change

Needed restoration actions and techniques:

• Manual excavation/dredging
• Excavation/dredging using machinery
• Control of water abstraction
• Artificial channels/pipes (drainage, water supply, etc.)
• Soil restoration
• Erosion control
• Landscaping
• Vegetation planting/afforestation
• Regulate/ban of human activities
• Species reintroduction

Type of stakeholders concerned:

• National government
• Regional government
• Local government
• Site manager
• NGO/foundation
• University/scientific
• Farmers
• Tourist sector
• Local community

Within a legally protected area:

• International
• National

If international, under which figure of protection?

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