Open Rivers Programme : upcoming work and new call for applications starting 6 October

After the summer break, restoration work on the Laussonne (43), the Eyrieux (07) and Malencourie (24) rivers will begin this autumn.

The aim of this work is to ensure the continuity of the river and reconnect several kilometres upstream, increasing access to refuge areas and restoring the white-water habitats needed by sensitive species that inhabit these environments, such as trout, white-clawed crayfish and pearl mussels. Follow the progress of the work on the dedicated page

These projects were submitted by the European Rivers Network to the Open Rivers Programme for co-financing.

During the last application cycle, ERN received support for the Malencourie project aimed at removing an old reservoir and the Clain project for the removal of seven small structures on the upper Boivre, bringing the number of projects supported by the association (studies and works) to 15. During the last cycle, at least three other projects in France, led by fishing federations or unions, received support from the Open Rivers Programme: more info

The programme’s next call for projects will be open from 6 October 2025 to 31 October 2025 (decision in March 2026). Contact us for more information or to help you apply.