Kopaïs
Kopaïs is a lake located in Boeotia, Greece. Historically, it was a large, shallow freshwater lake. Its drainage and reclamation efforts began in the 19th century and were largely completed in the early 20th century, transforming the vast wetland into agricultural land. This process was a significant engineering undertaking for its time.
The lake's natural state supported a rich ecosystem and played a role in the region's hydrology. The
While the agricultural benefits were realized, the drainage also led to the loss of the lake's biodiversity