Towards the restoration of rivers and aquatic environments

The collection presents more than 25 examples of river hydromorphology restoration undertaken over the past 20 years throughout France. These actions aim to preserve river hydromorphology or to re-establish hydromorphological processes of rivers.

 

Partial or total weir/dam removal

 

Elimination or diversion of ponds along rivers

 

Reconnection of side arms or ancient meanders

 

River gravel input

 

Removal of river embankment or riverbank protection

 

Remeandering

 

Reopening of a culverted watercourse

 

Restoring a river to its original bed