Description

This lecture examines river restoration projects undertaken over the past 30 years on the Upper Rhine floodplain, with a primary focus on French sites and complementary case studies from the nearby Vosges Mountains and the Moselle River.

The Upper Rhine has undergone extensive modifications, including channelization, bypassing, and other forms of river training, which have resulted in significant losses of floodplain area, sediment dynamics, and groundwater levels. Restoration efforts have often been constrained by competing interests, including hydropower production, navigation, and agriculture, as well as by physical limitations such as insufficient space, sediment supply, or discharge. These constraints have limited the reestablishment of sediment dynamics essential for biodiversity and ecosystem recovery.

Furthermore, the transboundary nature of the region introduces a highly diverse stakeholder landscape and evolving policy frameworks, which must be taken into account when evaluating restoration outcomes.

The lecture will critically analyze past restoration projects, assessing their ecological effectiveness and implementation challenges, to draw lessons for future river management and problem-solving strategies.

MCC

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Régime d'évaluation

CT (Contrôle terminal, mêlé de contrôle continu)