As part of the resilience of its territories in the face of climate change, the Mont Saint-Michel – Normandy urban community has undertaken work to restore ecological continuity on the Sélune in Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët (Manche). The work began on Monday October 28, 2024 on the river, and more precisely on the threshold of the Mortain bridge in Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët, for a duration of approximately three weeks.
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“Restore the river to its natural character”
The communications department explains that the main objective is to restore the river to its natural character by ensuring fish and sediment continuity.”
In addition to limiting the compartmentalization of the watercourse, this work will allow to reduce the risk of flooding in this urban sector, to improve water quality and to preserve biodiversity.”
The press release also indicates that the resilience of our territories in the face of climate change requires this type of action.”
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“The work zone is prohibited from access during the three weeks”
These works authorized by state services are carried out by the company Espace Basse-Normandie and made possible thanks to the support of the Seine Normandy Water Agency and the Normandy Region with the cooperation of the Saint-Hilaire town hall services -du-Harcouët.
Insisting on security, it is specified that Access to the work zone is prohibited for reasons of personal safety.
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For information, contact the GEMAPI department (Management of aquatic environments and flood prevention) of the Mont-Saint-Michel-Normandie agglomeration community: [email protected]
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