Bessey-lès-Cîteaux. Vouge River Bed: Why Are Morphological Restoration Works Undertaken?

"This river has undergone major rectification work since the ^19th century, particularly to increase its hydraulic capacity. The result is a channelized watercourse with an oversized bed that has seen aquatic fauna depleted. Our intervention aims to reduce the channel at low water to restore the natural functioning of the river and, in particular, allow the water to flow further and carry more oxygen. This will improve water quality and encourage extinct species, such as the beaver, to reappear," explains Nicolas Boillin, director of the Syndicat du...

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