Lessons learned from the preparation of the flood risk management plans on the Seine basin and perspectives

Abstract

The present paper presents how the flood directive has been implemented on the Seine and coastal rivers of Normandy basin. It presents the various steps and details the elaboration of the basin flood risk management plan (PGRI). Though out of the scope of the present paper, the new responsibility in term of flood prevention given to local authorities will be briefly introduced and discussed with reference to the implementation of the flood directive.