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Case studies on river continuity restoration by weir removal in France!

Case studies on river continuity restoration by weir removal in France!

The Agency for Biodiversity, also the National Centre for River Restoration in France provided us 6 case studies on river continuity restoration by weir removal in English language. These case studies are also included in the RiverWiki, but these information sheets give other, additional information about the projects.

1. REX2018_ALAGNON_GB_v2BD.pdf

2. REX2018_ERVE_GB_v3BD.pdf

3. REX2018_LEFF_GB_v2BD.pdf

4. REX2018_MARIA_GB_v2BD.pdf

5. REX2018_SIENNE_GB_v1BD.pdf

6. REX2018_SOANAN_GBv2BD.pdf

The case studu descriptions follow an strict format.

1. The operation, location and the river description

2. Aims of te project owner

3. Environment and pressures

4. Oppeortunities to act

5. Works and developments

6. Regulatory approach

7. Post-restoration management

8. Monitoring

9. Outcome of the project and outlook

10. Promotion of the project

By this approach the series of described river restoration case studies form a valuable source of information for those looking for parctical approaches of different types of river restoration. For each of the projects more information can be obtained by the persons / addresses as the are on the sheets. For general information on river restoratio (projects) in France you can contact:

Josée  PERESS josee.peress@afbiodiversite.fr

Département Centre de Ressources

Direction de la Recherche, de l’Expertise et du Développement des CompetencesChargée de mission Restauration Ecologique