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Natural water retention measures NWRM - Measures offering multiple benefits to meet water-related challenges - n° 72 | Rencontres |
Natural water retention measures comprise an array of initiatives to restore the natural properties of ecosystems in view of slowing the runoff of surface waters and increasing the infiltration capacity of soil. Examples from projects in France stress the multiple benefits of these measures.
Assessment of the National Biodiversity Strategy 2011-2020 (condensed version) | Comprendre pour agir |
What lessons may be drawn from the implementation of SNB 2011-2020? What methods should be selected for SNB3 (after 2020), notably in terms of the types of action and the governance of the strategy? To answer these questions, the French Biodiversity Agency and the Ecology Ministry requested an assessment of the strategy, including a retrospective analysis (public-policy evaluation) and a forward-looking analysis.
A national centre to promote river restoration - n°40 | Rencontres |
In a few months, France will have its very own National Centre for river restoration, like a number of other European countries. In order to collectively consider this centre’s priority activities, Onema organised a day of discussion with the relevant public-sector stakeholders on 1 December 2015 in Paris.
Guide on setting up buffer zones to limit the transfer of farm contaminants | Guides et protocoles |
This guide sums up the currently available knowledge on setting up buffer zones to limit the transfer of farm substances (pesticides, nutrients) to aquatic environments.
Ecological damage and ecological torts - How does society deal with and remediate damage to water and aquatic environments? | Comprendre pour agir |
This book is intended for public and private stakeholders involved in applying or affected by environmental regulations in general and water regulations in particular. It describes the current scientific, legal and operational situation as well as the progress already made and that required to fully take into account ecological damages, on the basis of in-depth scientific and technical knowledge combined with current developments in the human and social sciences.
Contributions of hydro-economic models to water management in France | Comprendre pour agir |
Economic analysis plays an increasingly important role in managing water resources and aquatic environments. Using concrete examples, this document shows how hydro-economic models can assist in dealing with three major problems confronting the managers of water resources.
Economic analysis for managment of water and aquatic environments | Comprendre pour agir |
This book presents definitions, information and a discussion on the economic-analysis techniques used to manage water and aquatic environments. The goal is to assist in the operational implementation of economic analysis.
Structural characteristics of priority abstractions of use in designing protection systems | Comprendre pour agir |
The legal texts stipulate that an action plan must be defined and implemented for priority abstractions with the local stakeholders. In this difficult situation, the local stakeholders are all looking for effective, practical solutions in the field. To assist in this work, a study covering the entire country was carried out to gain information on suitable strategies taking into account specific, local conditions.
Head water streams, a critical issue for water resources - n°36 | Rencontres |
The participants brought together for the “Head water streams – How to reconcile the issues affecting these exceptional territories?” symposium took part in interesting debates on the issues, knowledge and actions undertaken in these territories. This symposium forms part of the actions of the 2014-2018 National Plan of action for Wetlands.
Methods and tools to control agricultural nonpoint-source pollution for managers of water resources - n°26 | Rencontres |
Local governments are frequently confronted with the problem of managing agricultural nonpoint-source pollution. This type of pollution is one of the main causes of the degradation of water bodies in France and Europe. How can its management be improved and its impacts reduced? What are the tools and methods now available to water managers to effectively counter the pollution?
