Protect and restore stream biodiversity and tropical rainforest in lower Hewessa & Maguru river by Organization for Aquatic Resource Management
Boralugoda, south east of Kalutara district has identified as one of the highest freshwater fish diversity in Sri Lanka. The aquatic diversity mainly associated with Maguru ganga and its tributaries. Project focuses on reducing the deterioration of the land and biodiversity that affect ecosystem integrity and improving the native biological richness and maintain resilience. This is planned to be achieved through introducing vegetation for degraded streams, removing and controlling of invasive plants in riparian zone, land degradation prevention through stone walls and laying stones for roads crossing streams & rivers. Conducting educational and awareness programs for the youth and community through youth clubs, distribution of educational materials, school lectures and building resource center and a library.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Organization for Aquatic Resource Management
Country:
Sri lanka
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 23,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 21,876.10
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 3,357.62
Project Number:
SRL/SGP/OP4/Y2/RAF/2009/10
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Notable Community Participation
Almost all the activities will participate by members of CBOs, youth clubs, other volunteers and community. These activities include establishing nurseries, planting trees, laying stones, controlling invasive plants ect.
Gender Focus
Equal gender participation is expected
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SGP Country office contact
Ms. Thanuja Dharmasena
Email:
Ms. Dilisha Gunawardena
Email:
Address
UNDP, 202-204, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, P.O. Box 1505
Colombo 7
Colombo 7
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