INONDASTOP

The aim of the project is to anticipate and manage natural, technological and industrial risks as well as emergency situations. The project aims to limit flooding and erosion phenomena (directly linked to climate change) within the catchment basins through the planting of plants and more particularly miscanthus. The very dense network of stems formed by the miscanthus plants enables the muddy coulees to be filtered out. 2 to 3 years after its installation, a mulch begins to form at ground level. It favours water infiltration. The main advantage of miscanthus is that once installed, it requires practically no maintenance for the 20 to 30 years of its existence. It therefore plays a role similar to that of a fascine but without the need for high and frequent maintenance costs. In addition, it is a living plant barrier that plays a role in ecological networking.

The main results concern communication about the usefulness of Miscanthus in the fight against erosion phenomena. Information panels have been installed by the Nord Pas De Calais Chamber of Agriculture. In addition, the chamber of agriculture has been able to promote this method of adaptation within its structure.