Wetland of Repainville

Management and improved protection of rivers and other blue areas, Ecological restoration of degraded ecosystems, Protection of natural ecosystems, Monitoring and maintenance of habitats and/or biodiversity

-"The objective is to exploit this exceptional wetland of 10 hectares to the height of its environmental potential by making it a natural urban park and giving it back its title of green lung of Rouen." (Ref. 2) -"Our wish is to open this site to the greatest number of people, to make it a space of walk in respecting the equilibrium of the ecosystem" (Ref. 5) -"The project is co-developed around the three functions of the site: familial and community gardens (existing since 2010), environmental education and market gardening" (Ref. 2) -"Co-planning the project with all stakeholders" (Ref. 5) - "Wetlands... are "carbon sinks" that contribute to the alleviation of global warming" (Ref. 1).

-"An organic vegetable gardener has just been installed on a plot of 2 hectares by the association of the "Champ des Possibles" and should be able to sell its products to the public next year." (Ref. 2, year 2016) -Construction of cabins for family gardens (Ref. 5). -A work to rehabilitate ponds was launched in the summer of 2016 (Ref. 5) "Environmental valuation of the range of natural environments and wetlands: -Creation of a biodiversity reserve -Management of certain plots by eco-grazing -Renaturation of watercourses -Phytoremediation (alternative ecological technique that aims to biologically decontaminate polluted soils) -Charter of good practices -Education for the environment: development of a panorama and an educational pathway" (Ref. 3) -A course has been designed, forming a loop around the allotment gardens, with structures such as a pond observation platform, and a kiosk allowing the reception of the public for the observation of birds. A raised belvedere as well as bridges for crossing streams and benches have also been installed (Ref. 7). -"Now identified as the second cause of erosion of biodiversity after the degradation of ecosystems, the proliferation of invasive alien species represents a very real threat to the site of Repainville. Two plant species are particularly worrying in their capacity for proliferation: Knotweed from Japan (Fallopia japonica) and an American aster, presumably the willow-leaved aster (Aster salignus)" (Ref. 9). -"In places, we reach 80 decibels. The wall will reduce to 50, this is very acceptable ” , adds Jean-Michel Bérégovoy. The choice of the wall is in progress" (Ref. 9)

• Local government/Municipality
• Non-government organisation/Civil Society
• Citizens or community groups
• Food producers and cultivators (i.e. farmers, gardeners)
• Marginalized groups: People with functional diversities