ACTIONS AND PROJECTS 2000-2007
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- « Social Observatory Program; social advantages and representations associated with the river and its surrounding environment. »
Referral Agencies: Rhône, Mediterranean and Corsica Water Agency (Agreement framework Rhône Basin Zone Workshop - RM&C Water Agency)
1- Guidance in the methodology and operations of the Rhône, Mediterranean and Corsica Water Agency, in order to enable them to understand the sociological problematics related to management of the river.
2- Production of data concerning the perception of the river environment by amateur and professional fishermen (problematics of water and health). A preliminary ethnological survey of approximately 30 fishermen from the territory extending from Villefranche/Saône to Givors is in process. The data from this survey will provide initial information concerning the users’ knowledge and perceptions of various pollutions and the fluvial ecosystem.
(Completion December 2007)
- A Season for the Rhône; project for an event to promote the culture of the Rhône. September 2007-September 2008. Referral agency: Rhône-Alpes Region
The objective of the Season for the Rhône is to increase the awareness of practices and potential uses of the river resource, through an event which brings together a broad range of users. In presenting the multiple facets of the river, through diverse activities on numerous sites, this event will attempt to promote a discovery of the river as a whole, while at the same time respecting the local characteristics of the fluvial environment.
- « Ethno-historical knowledge of the river bank to river bank imaginary »
Referral institutions: Rhône-Alpes Region and the Ministry of Culture (DRAC Rhône-Alpes)
Is the Rhône river a border or a link? The double approach for this study covers the entire fluvial environment; on one hand, an inventory of the places where the Rhône can be crossed (with the collaboration of the Inventory Service of the Rhône-Alpes Region), and on the other hand an ethnological study focused on the bank to bank With this information, the Region will have a hitherto unpublished tool dedicated to the question of crossing the Rhône. This tool will be extremely useful for future projects to promote awareness and discovery of the river heritage.
Ethnological Survey: In 2006, a phase to define the methodology was conducted in three « test » communities of the mid-Rône area (Vernaison, Givors, and Vienna). In 2007-2008, the social and cultural relationships from one river bank to another will studied, atseveral significants sites along the Rhône.
(Restitution 2008).
- Historic and Cultural Itinerary presenting navigation on the Rhône
Referral Institutions : Région Rhône-Alpes et Drac Rhône-Alpes
All along the river, traces de la formidable story of navigation on the Rhône at different cultural locations emain unknown to the general public.
Through the study of existing collections, the project for a Historic and Cultural Itinerary presenting navigation on the Rhône will promote an itinerary along the river. Each of the stops and sites along the way (approximately 17 partnerships with museums and heritage sites), will present a technique or a period which reflects the history of the site. (Opening planned for spring/summer 2009, with preliminary work reflecting the project, to be done in 2008.)
2006:
- Sixth Fluvial Symposium for Southern Europe, 16-17-18 November 2006: « Sharing heritage, tourism and rivers »
This Sixth Fluvial Symposium for Southern Europe is taking place in France upon the initiative of the Rhône-Alpes Region. The ‘Rhône in Perspective’ Plan will be presented at the symposium, along with other fluvial projects.
Implementation: Rhône River Centre and Fluvial Consult.
- A Series of interviews with inhabitants of flood risk zones.
Referral agency: the DIREN (Regional Department for the Environment).
In light of the results of a BVA (Public Survey Institute) survey on flood risks in the Rhône Valley) the DIREN has asked the Rhône River Centre to elaborate a proposal for a series of in-depth interviews with inhabitants of areas at risk of flooding. These interviews are intended to help the DIREN design an information campaign on the subject of flood risks. (In progress)
- « Discovering a metropolitan river », teaching guide for the Junior High schools of the Rhône Department.
Refferal agency: Rhône Departmental Government Council
This guide, which will soon be available online on fleuverhone.com, offers reading and documentary resources on the many dimensions of the river environment, from the north to the south of the Rhône Department. The guide is a pedagogical tool for Junior High School teachers in the Rhône, with content cards that present the different geographical sectors of the Department (Lyon, Vienne, Condrieu, etc.) and a specific theme (the river in an urban environment, traces of rivers of antiquity, the wine growing landscapes of the Rhône valley, etc.).
- Formulation of a social observatory for the Rhône river. (Part of the GIS –ZABR). Referral agency: Rhône, Mediterranean, Corsica Water Agency
As part of the implementation of water management policies and the Water Directive public consultation, the concerns of scientists and managers today are focused on the effects that the development of certain programs will have on users and on the general population.
The Rhône Basin Zone Workshop and the RM&C Water Agency are working together to design an observation program that will assist actors and decision makers in understanding the social uses and representations associated with the river and its surrounding environment.
(October 2005 – Summer 2006)
- The fluvial anthroposystem: first elements for the development of a new research project
Referral agency: Ministry of Culture and Communication/Department of Architecture and Heritage/Ethnology mission.
(March 2006)
- Restoration of navigation on the High-Rhône - Planned development at Belley (socio-economic portion)
Referral agency: C.N.R.
Continuation of the impact study for the crossing at Belley: inventory of the present situation, impact evaluation, measures for compensation and support.
(November 2005 - February 2006).
2005:
- Scientific follow-up of the 10-year program of ecological and water flow rehabilitation of the “Old Rhône” (socio-economic portion of the program) 2004-2008.
Referral agency : Syndicat du Haut Rhône.
(« Initial appraisal » November 2004 ; « Sociological observation » November 2005)
- Impact study for the project to restore navigation to the High Rhône (socio-economic portion of the program) –Chautagne installation
Referral agency: C.N.R.
As part of a public interest mission, the National Company of the Rhône (C.N.R.) is committed to re-establishing navigation on the High Rhône for tourism. Each crossing (Chautagne, Belley, Bregnier-Cordon) was studied for its socio-economic and environmental impact.
The evaluation was made at three geographical levels; an overall view (Seyssel-Jons), the sub-sector of the High-Rhône (Seyssel-Sault-Brenaz) and the area located near each crossing. An inventory was first completed, followed by an evaluation of impact and measures needed to compensate for and accompany the changes. Cartographical plotting was then done.
(March 2005)
- Governing and controlling the Rhône in the metropolitan area
As an observer and actor in evolving river use, the Rhöne River Centre has taken an active role in the political orientations and planning which can guarantee that the multiple vocations of the river are fully developed.
With that perspective in mind, a symposium was organized in March, 2005 : “The metropolitan river; the Rhône in the urban area of Lyon, from the Miribel Jonage Park to the Pilat Regional Natural Park”. The participants, from local municipalities and institutions, were invited to share their orientations and proposals.
The Proceedings of the symposium , “The metropolitan river; the Rhône in the urban area of Lyon, from the Miribel Jonage Park to the Pilat Regional Natural Park” were a contribution to the call for proposals from the National Scientific Research Center (CNRS) entitled “Territories, environment and new management techniques : questions regarding governance.
(March 2005).
- Rivers as part of the cultural infrastructure.
Participation in the Culture 2000 program (at the request of the City of Vienne): definition of the content of the travelling exhibits, contribution to a cultural atlas of European rivers. Objective : to promote European exchanges on the contemporary stakes involved in use of the fluvial environment : valorization of landscapes and architecture, urban development and nautical activities for leisure.
Rivers and participating institutions : Po di Volano - Italy (University of Ferrare), Guadana - Portugal (University of Coimbra and Porto), Aura – Finland (University of Helsinki and the Aurajoki Foundation), Vistule – Pologne (University of Warsaw ), Loire – France (University of Tours), Rhône – France (City of Vienne and the Rhône River Centre).
(June and September 2005)
- Paradoxes, obstacles and stakes involved in the physical restoration of the Drôme River.
Anthropological portion of the program entitled « Science and changes in public policy for the future: questions concerning water management in the Drôme River basin. EVS-CNRS Research program, in the framework of the Drôme site of the Rhône Basin Zone Workshop (ZABR).
(June 2005).
- Demands placed on water resources in the Rhône river basin; water use portion of the study: Ardèche river basin– survey of users and local actors.
Referral agencies: Rhône-Alpes Region. « Emergence 2004 », in the framework of the scientific program set up by the ZABR.
In light of concerns about the future of water resources and the aquatic environment, what are the perceptions of actors and local users (farmers, tourists, elected officials) about use of the river for recreation, and what is their position about the strong demand for use of the territory for tourism in a situation of water stress ?
(October 2005)
- Flooding: perception of residents, culture and risk management.
In the framework of the Drôme site of the Rhône Basin Zone Workshop (ZABR).
Surveys to record the effects of the December 2003 flood on residents’ perceptions of the river.
(September 2005).
- The Miribel-Jonage Natural Park, partner in the public consultation for European Union Water Framework Directive.
Observation and support mission led by the Rhône River Centre in the framework of the « Destination Nature » operation, September 11, 2005.
(September 2005).
- Qualitative analysis of knowledge, practices and opinions concerning water use and management.
During the public consultation on the European Union Water Framework Directive, the RM&C (Rhône, Mediterranean, Corsica) Water Agency called upon the competencies of several local partners. The Rhône River Centre conducted a qualitative analysis of knowledge, practices and opinions concerning water and water management. This survey was carried out among elected officials, technicians and engineers, residents of indundable areas and river users.
Public consultation Water Framework Directive – RM&C Water Agency.
(November 2005).
- Valorization of the Navigational Heritage of the Rhône
The Rhône River Centre is a strong partner of the Rhône-Alpes Region in promoting this heritage : as an actor is the project development of the Serrières Museum and in its guidance in the restoration and presentation of the last existing chain tow boat, located in Valence.
For this project, the Rhône River Centre contracted an appraisal (co-funded by the Drôme Chamber of Commerce, Valence major, Navigational Routes of France, National Company of the Rhône and the Rhône-Alpes Region). This appraisal indicated the technical and financial means needed to save, restore and render the tow accessible to the public. It is currently beached in the port of l’Epervière.
- The riverfront and urban re-development; social and cultural dynamics. (Illustration of the City of Givors).
2004:
- Research project for the Ministry of Equipment-Urbanism/Construction/Architecture Plan (PUCA).
(Intermediate report, January 2003. Final report, February 2004.)
- 4 correlated studies, related to the promotion of the river and the river valley, commissioned by the Rhône-Alpes Region :
· Creation of a historical navigation pole on the Rhône
· Proposal for a regional « Rhône heritage » day
· The National Route 86 as the «Rhône River Route »
· Wine, vineyards and the river : towards a harmonious blend
(April and June 2004).
2003:
- Representations of the lacustrine system by amateur fishermen on Lake Annecy.
Anthropological portion of the research program entitled « Sustainable Management of Lake Annecy » conducted by the National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA) in Thonon, for the Rhône-Alpes Region – call for tenders entitled « Sustainable management ».
(January 2003).
- The River; catalyst for change: creation of heritage dynamics in the mid-Rhône valley.
Study-project completed for the Rhône-Alpes Region and the SGAR, as part of a development charter for the Mid-Rhône Valley. Accompaniment of the construction process of a Mid-Rhône Valley Territory.
(January 2003).
- The Rhône, a river of heritage; developing an instrument for heritage promotion. Referral agency: DATAR –Heritage Economy Pole.
(2003)
- Elaboration of a method of scientific follow-up for the 10-year program of ecological and water flow rehabilitation of the “Old Rhône”
Study completed for the Regional Department for the Environment of the Rhône Basin (DIREN) and the Rhône-Mediterranean-Corsican Water Agency. The study received the official label Rhône Basin Zone Workshop.
(Final report November 2003).
- Promotion of Intangible Heritage: Rivers as Heritage.
Feasibility study for the creation of a department within the “International Centre for Educational Systems”, a UNESCO non-governmental organization
(2003)
- Changing practices and representation of the Drôme River in the Luc en Diois sector.
The Rhône River Centre was in charge of the Ethnological supervision for a pluridisciplinary research program conducted by the Research Laboratory for Fluvial Hydosystems (the team included the CNRS and the University of Lyon 1), in support of the Water Development and Mangagement Plan (SAGE) for the Drôme. This program and the site are members of the Rhône Basin Zone Workshop.
(2003).
2002:
- Rivers–Heritage and territorial development : the Rhône; a project for the Greater South East region.
Referral agencies: DATAR, MIIAT Greater South East.
(February 2002).
- Panorama of actors and projects for the promotion of fluvial heritage in the Rhône-Alpes Region.
Referral agency: Rhône-Alpes Region.
(October 2002).
2001:
- Study for the improvement of the Cusset dam and power station heritage site.
Referral agencies: DRAC, EDF and the Joint Union of the Cities bordering the canal. (September 2001).
- Génissiat and the High Rhône : territorial development and the river.
Research program of the Rhône River Centre Ethnopole.
(2001).
- The relationship between the river and urban areas.
Referral agency: Greater Lyon Government.
Documentary study on the relationships that are maintained between large occidental metropolitan areas and their river.
(2001).
- Processes of valorization, devalorization and promotion: the Rhône and other natural elements.
Referral agencies : Ministry of Culture, Ethnological Heritage Mission.
Seminar. Ethnopole scientific program.
(2001-2003).
2000:
- Study for the Rhône « Economic Heritage Pole » (P.E.P.).
Referral agency : DATAR.
Promotional Scenario for the Rhône between Lyon and Tournon.
(Mai 2000).