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Provence's 15th-century canals, a threatened water management model

In the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, 500-year-old gravity canals maintain soil moisture.

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Their collective management, based on mandatory owner contributions, is now threatened.

These infrastructures play a crucial role in recharging local groundwater tables.

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Why it matters

Ces canaux illustrent une solution historique et durable de gestion de l'eau, aujourd'hui en péril, avec des conséquences potentielles sur les écosystèmes et l'agriculture locale.

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