Wetted land: the Assessment, Techniques and Economics of Restoration

Programme 2007 - 2013 France (Channel) - England (FR-UK)

Date of latest update: 2022-04-06

Description

Description (FR):

Objectif général : Le projet WATER a pour but de protéger les rivières et la biodiversité par la restauration des zones humides. En effet, la qualité de l’eau ainsi que sa quantité dans les cours d’eau se sont détériorées dans un passé récent suite à la dégradation des zones humides qui jouent un rôle de filtre naturel pour l’eau depuis l’intérieur des terres. Une mauvaise qualité de l’eau ainsi qu’une quantité insuffisante d’eau dans les bassins versants ont des conséquences sociales, économiques et environnementales sur tous les territoires de la Manche : augmentation des sécheresses et inondations ; perte de biodiversité et perturbations du fonctionnement des écosystèmes ; accroissement de la quantité d’eau douce entrainant la détérioration d’écosystèmes aquatiques par la prolifération de certains végétaux ; réduction dans la capacité des bassins versants à s’adapter aux effets des changements climatiques. Toutes ces problématiques demandent une gestion intégrée de la ressource en eau. Principales actions : - Identification de la répartition actuelle des zones humides et reconstitution d’une carte de leur répartition dans le passé. - Restauration et gestion des anciennes zones humides en travaillant avec les propriétaires des terrains. - Evaluation du rapport coûts/avantages de la restauration des zones humides. - Diffusion et communication de l’information par le partenariat de la zone Manche.

Description (EN):

Main objective : The WATER project aims to preserve rivers and biodiversity via the restoration of wetlands. Indeed, water quality and quantity of the rivers have weakened over recent history due to the deterioration of the wetlands, which buffer the water coming from the land. Poor water quality (and quantity) in river catchments have many important social, economic and environmental implications in the Channel area: increased droughts and floods; reduced biodiversity and ecosystem function; increased freshwater and marine eutrophication; and reductions in the river catchment’s ability to cope with the effects of climate change. These issues require channel wide cooperation through integrated water resource management. Main actions : - Assessment of current wetland distribution and modelling of former wetland distribution - Restoration and management of former wetlands by working with landowners - Evaluation of the economics of wetland restoration -Dissemination and knowledge transfer of the project findings via the cross-border partnership.

Achievements (FR):

Principales réalisations / résultats : - Identification de la répartition actuelle des zones humides : 9 cartographies des zones humides et des usages. 1 outil de SIG créé. 4 enquêtes réalisées. - Restauration et gestion des anciennes zones humides : 60 visites réalisées dans les exploitations agricoles. 2 guides méthodologiques à l’usage des propriétaires réalisés. 300 ha de marécages reconstitués. 21 chantiers de restauration réalisés. 8 ateliers agricoles fournissant des conseils et pratiques. 2720 mètres de clôture installés pour améliorer les marécages. - Evaluation des aspects économiques : 1 guide économique édité. 3 rencontres entre financeurs publics et privés. 1 atelier technique pour inclure les conditions économiques. - Diffusion et communication de l’information : 1 parcours pédagogique mis en place. 2 nouveaux Rivers Trusts dans le sud-est de l’Angleterre. 34 visites de marécages d’éducation réalisés.

Achievements (EN):

The bilingual book “History of European cooperation around wetted-lands” was created by ten partners involved in the WATER project to highlight the environmental benefits of the wetlands that the partnership studied and restored together, in Brittany and in Southern England. Marshes, ponds, lakes, rivers and estuaries play a significant role in preserving the quality of water and biodiversity, but also in preventing floods. The book has been prepared over the past two years, and written by French and English experts, coordinated by two French partners in Brittany, proofread and translated by the English lead partner of WATER, and match-funded by the whole partnership and by ERDF. Over 1,000 copies of the book were printed and circulated to French and English stakeholders involved in managing wetlands at the local, regional and national levels. This crossborder story is full of pictures and testimonies. Not to be missed! Main achievements : - Assessment of current wetland distribution: 9 inventories mapping wetted land usages Creation of 1 GIS tool Realization of 4 surveys - Restoration and management of former wetlands: 60 visits to farms Redaction of 2 practical methodology guides for owners 300 hectares of wetted land restored 21 restoration works achieved 8 agricultural workshops delivering best practice advice 2720 meters of fencing to improve wetlands - Evaluation of the economics: Design of an economic guide 3 meetings between public and private financers 1 technical workshop to include economic requirements - Dissemination and knowledge transfer: Creation of a learning tour 2 new Rivers Trusts in South East England 34 education wetland visits

Thematic information

Sustainable management of natural resources Waterways, lakes and rivers

Partners (10)

Lead Partner: Westcountry Rivers Trust

Department: Catchment Management

Address: Westcountry Rivers Trust, Rain-Charm House, Kyl Cober Parc, PL17 8PY Stoke Climsland, United Kingdom

Legal status: private

Fédération départementale des Chasseurs d'ïle et Vilaine

Name: Fédération départementale des Chasseurs d'ïle et Vilaine

Address: Fédération Départementale des chasseurs d'Ille et Vilaine Maison de la chasse Beauregard , 35630 Saint Symphorien, France

Legal status: n/a

Chambre d'Agriculture du Finistère

Name: Chambre d'Agriculture du Finistère

Address: Rue Jean Monnet BP 220, 29834 Carhaix Cedex, France

Legal status: n/a

Chambre d'Agriculture du Morbihan

Name: Chambre d'Agriculture du Morbihan

Address: Avenue du Général Borgnis Besbordes, 56009 Vannes, France

Legal status: n/a

Fédération du Morbihan pour la Pêche et la protection du milieu aquatique

Name: Fédération du Morbihan pour la Pêche et la protection du milieu aquatique

Address: 3 rue Marcel Dassault , 56890 Saint ave , France

Legal status: n/a

Faune et developpement durable

Name: Faune et developpement durable

Address: 6 rue du Château Gaillard, 35260 Cancale, France

Legal status: n/a

Syndicat Mixte Pays de Ploermel Cœur de Bretagne

Name: Syndicat Mixte Pays de Ploermel Cœur de Bretagne

Address: Centre d'activités de Ronsouze, BP 30555, 56805 Ploermel Cedex, France

Legal status: n/a

South West Water

Name: South West Water

Address: Peninsula House Rydon Lane , EX27HR Exeter , United Kingdom

Legal status: n/a

Environment Agency - South West

Name: Environment Agency - South West

Address: South West Regional Office, Manley House, Kestrel Way, EX2 7LQ Exeter, United Kingdom

Legal status: n/a

Association of Rivers Trusts

Name: Association of Rivers Trusts

Address: Rain-Charm House Kyl Cober Parc Stoke Climsland Cornwall, PL17 8PH Callington, United Kingdom

Legal status: n/a

Partners map

Partners and Projects info

Federation of "Ille et Vilaine" Hunters

Wetted land: the Assessment, Techniques and Economics of Restoration

Partners and Projects info

Chambre d'Agriculture du Finistère

Wetted land: the Assessment, Techniques and Economics of Restoration

Partners and Projects info

Westcountry Rivers Trust

Wetted land: the Assessment, Techniques and Economics of Restoration

Partners and Projects info

Chambre d'Agriculture du Morbihan

Wetted land: the Assessment, Techniques and Economics of Restoration

Partners and Projects info

Fédération du Morbihan pour la Pêche et la protection du milieu aquatique

Wetted land: the Assessment, Techniques and Economics of Restoration

Partners and Projects info

Faune et developpement durable

Wetted land: the Assessment, Techniques and Economics of Restoration

Partners and Projects info

Syndicat Mixte Pays de Ploermel Cœur de Bretagne

Wetted land: the Assessment, Techniques and Economics of Restoration

Partners and Projects info

South West Water

Wetted land: the Assessment, Techniques and Economics of Restoration

Partners and Projects info

Environment Agency - South West

Wetted land: the Assessment, Techniques and Economics of Restoration

Partners and Projects info

Association of Rivers Trusts

Wetted land: the Assessment, Techniques and Economics of Restoration

Lead partner

Project partner

Summary

Project name (EN): Wetted land: the Assessment, Techniques and Economics of Restoration

Project acronym: WATER

Project start date: 2008-01-01

Project end date: 2012-12-31

Project status: closed

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 3 898 172.00

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 1 949 086.00

Information regarding the data in keep.eu on the programme financing this project

Financing programme

2007 - 2013 France (Channel) - England (FR-UK)

Last month that data in keep.eu was retrieved from the Programme's website or received from the Programme

2014-09-01

No. of projects in keep.eu / Total no. of projects (% of projects in keep.eu)

152 / 152 (100%)

No. of project partnerships in keep.eu / Total no. of project partnerships (% of project partnerships in keep.eu)

927 / 927 (100%)

Notes on the data

Information provided by the Programme

Languages

Contact Form

Wetted land: the Assessment, Techniques and Economics of Restoration

Description

Thematic information

Partners (10)

Partners map

Summary

Information regarding the data in keep.eu on the programme financing this project

Disclaimer