EDF - 2009 Hydro-ecology conference

Current observations on population change demonstrate an increase in change over the last 150 years compared to historical developments. These changes relate to all groups of living organisms.

• The general situation
• Regional level (Manche, the Seine basin)
• Local level (Gironde estuary)
  

Session 2. Causes and consequences of these drifts. What can be done? 17 November (afternoon)

• How does population drift affect how ecosystems work and ecological services?
• Political (round table) and regulatory (DCE, SDAGE) action methods, challenges and associated costs
• Riparian forests and macroinvertebrate populations 
• Management of coastal marine areas
• Endangered species
  

Session 3. Drift of aquatic populations and power plants - 18 November (morning)

• Changes in populations of migratory fish.
• Restoration of European eel stocks.
• Impact of algae proliferation in coastal areas.
• Long-term changes in populations through hydrobiological monitoring of nuclear plants
  

Technical visit:18 November (afternoon)
Cemagref experimental site, Saint-Seurin sur l'Isle.

How do I sign up?
Confirm your attendance by emailing nicole-externe.lawson@edf.fr

Committee
The Hydro-ecology Committee is a think tank and discussion group made up of EDF, a user of inland and marine water, and the university and institutional world on various scientific issues in wetland environments.
The Committee brings together key names in science (CEMAGREF, IFREMER, INERIS, ONEMA) and EDF managers.
EDF R&D's "National Hydraulic and Environment Laboratory" chairs the committee and performs the role of secretary. Every year, a Hydro-ecology Conference is organised by the Committee.

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