six river restoration projects will begin this summer in France with support from the Open Rivers Programme and in partnership with ERN

Led by various local stakeholders, including river conservation groups, associations, and municipalities, several rivers will have their flow restored this year. The obstacles being removed are quite varied (water crossings, old weirs, and impoundments on waterways) but all involve rivers of heritage significance:

– The Lignon (43): removal of a ruined weir led by the SISMAE association; learn more about the project

– The Souvigne (19) and the Branugues (15): two removal projects are led by the Syndicat Mixte Dordogne Moyenne et Cère Aval; learn more about the project on the Souvigne and on the Branugues

– The Gave d’Azun (65): removal of the first two obstacles located at the confluence with the Gave de Pau, led by the Municipality of Argelès-Gazost and the 65 Fishing Federation; learn more about the project

– The Daronne (07): reconfiguration of the Sibila municipal road crossing, led by the Syndicat Mixte du Bassin Versant du Doux; learn more about the project

– The Boivre (86): removal of two obstacles, including a pond near the springs. Five other structures will be removed in 2027. This initiative is led by the Syndicat du Clain Aval; learn more about the project