Objectives

1- RESTORING DEGRADED HABITATS OF THE BAIE AND THE POINTE DE L’AIGUILLON AND LIMIT THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF USE OF THE COAST

To create new areas of mudflats, dunes, brackish meadow, and salt marsh habitats and improve associated biodiversity,

- by the implementation of experimental work to remove ancient oyster farm structures in the bay

- by the restoration of natural areas and the protection of dune environments on the Pointe de l’Aiguillon

- by developments favouring better hydraulic management and moving back a sea defence on the Prée-Mizottière site.

2- UNDERSTANDING THE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN THE POITEVIN MARSH WETLAND AND THE AIGUILLON BAY

To orientate management strategies

- by improving knowledge related to wildfowl behaviour, water quality impact and sediment dynamics

3- RENDERING THE KNOWLEDGE GAINED AND THE RESULTS OF THE PROGRAMME'S ACTIONS

To raise awareness of the interest of coastal habitats, their issues and associated threats, and thus promote long-term management of these habitats

- by creating awareness tools aimed at the general public

- involving local decision makers in the processes (socio-professionals, elected officials, managers...)

- by encouraging the exchange of experiences by disseminating the positive results obtained in order to promote their being used on other sites