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A Territorial basin public establishment (Établissement public territorial de bassin, EPTB) is a French public entity responsible for the territorial planning and management of rivers and major watercourses within the geographical scope of a river basin or sub-basin.[1] EPTBs operate as mixed syndicates or interdepartmental institutions, funded by the member local authorities.

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The concept of EPTBs emerged in the late 20th century as part of France's efforts to enhance watershed-level water governance. The term was first formalized in 1997 by the Syndicat Mixte d'Études et d'Aménagement de la Garonne (SMEAG) for the Garonne River basin. The legal foundation for EPTBs was established under Article 46 of Law No. 2003-699 of 30 July 2003, which focused on the prevention of technological and natural risks and the remediation of damages.[2][3]

Further legal reinforcement came with the Grenelle II Law (Law No. 2010-788) of 12 July 2010, which emphasized sustainable development and environmental protection. This legislation expanded the responsibilities of EPTBs, particularly in implementing water development and management plans (Schémas d’Aménagement et de Gestion des Eaux, or SAGE) under specific conditions.[4]

Responsibilities

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EPTBs have authority in three main areas:[1]

  • Hydraulics: Managing low water levels, preventing floods, and ensuring drinking water production.
  • Environment: Supporting migratory fish, maintaining riverbanks, and protecting ecosystems.
  • Local development: Promoting natural and cultural heritage.

EPTBs operate across territories that often span multiple departments, regions, or even countries, fostering solidarity and acting as key players in territorial planning.[5][6]

The Grenelle II Law of 2010 clarified that EPTBs implement the Schéma directeur d'aménagement et de gestion des eaux (SAGE) under specific conditions, such as recognition through the decree of 7 February 2005 or when the SAGE perimeter aligns with the EPTB’s jurisdiction without overlapping other local authority groupings.[7]

List of EPTBs

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As of 2023, France has established 42 EPTBs, each overseeing specific river basins or sub-basins. Notable examples include:[note 1]

  • EPTB Seine Grands Lacs – Manages reservoirs and flood prevention infrastructure in the Seine basin.
  • EPTB Dordogne – Coordinates water management efforts in the Dordogne River basin.
  • EPTB Loire – Oversees the Loire River basin, focusing on flood prevention and ecological preservation.

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ A full list is available from the Association Nationale des Élus des Bassins.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b Association française des EPTB (2005). Qu'est-ce qu'un EPTB ? [What is an EPTB?] (PDF) (in French). Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 October 2007.
  2. ^ "Article 46 de la loi n° 2003-699 du 30 juillet 2003 relative à la prévention des risques technologiques et naturels et à la réparation des dommages" [Article 46 of Act no. 2003-699 of July 30, 2003 on the prevention of technological and natural risks and the repair of damage]. Legifrance (in French). Retrieved 14 April 2025.
  3. ^ Colon, Marine; Richard, Sophie; Roche, Pierre-Alain (January 2, 2018). "The evolution of water governance in France from the 1960s: disputes as major drivers for radical changes within a consensual framework". Water International. 43 (1): 109–132. Bibcode:2018WatIn..43..109C. doi:10.1080/02508060.2018.1403013. ISSN 0250-8060.
  4. ^ "Loi n° 2010-788 du 12 juillet 2010 portant engagement national pour l'environnement" [Law no. 2010-788 of July 12, 2010 on the national commitment to the environment]. Legifrance (in French). Retrieved 14 April 2025.
  5. ^ "Rapport sur la gestion de l'eau et son lien avec l'aménagement du territoire" [Report on Water Management and Its Link to Territorial Planning]. Association française des EPTB (in French). Retrieved 7 November 2023.
  6. ^ Bravard, Jean-Paul; Leveque, Christian (2011). La gestion écologique des rivières françaises [Ecological Management of French Rivers]. Editions L'Harmattan. p. 364. ISBN 978-2-343-19748-7.
  7. ^ "Article L212-4 du code de l'environnement" [Article L212-4 of the Environmental Code]. Légifrance (in French). 17 September 2010. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
  8. ^ "Carte des EPTB en France" [Map of EPTBs in France]. Association Nationale des Élus des Bassins (in French). Retrieved 7 November 2023.

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