A deeper and deeper knowledge of processes in all environmental fields enables us to better appreciate the direct or indirect, slow or rapid, beneficial or harmful consequences of river developments and thus enables us to take these consequences into account when planning projects or carrying out large hydraulic works. In the criticisms often made against new developments, it is often alleged that lighter techniques or practises, no longer used now, would have been more successful in providing a satisfactory balance between group interests and water requirements. Indeed, there may be lessons to be learned from old developments while still keeping in mind the scale of needs and technical possibilities.
Free access
Effets des aménagements anciens
Effects of old developments
Reprints and Corporate Permissions
Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?
To request a reprint or corporate permissions for this article, please click on the relevant link below:
Academic Permissions
Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?
Obtain permissions instantly via Rightslink by clicking on the button below:
If you are unable to obtain permissions via Rightslink, please complete and submit this Permissions form. For more information, please visit our Permissions help page.
Related research
People also read lists articles that other readers of this article have read.
Recommended articles lists articles that we recommend and is powered by our AI driven recommendation engine.
Cited by lists all citing articles based on Crossref citations.
Articles with the Crossref icon will open in a new tab.