A gathering at Épannes in Deux-Sèvres opposed large irrigation reservoirs, known as bassines, that store water for agricultural use. Opponents argued that public support for the reservoirs...
Thousands converged near Sainte-Soline to oppose a large irrigation reservoir. Protesters described the basin system as privatizing a shared resource for intensive agriculture, while farmers and...
Thousands of activists gathered in Sainte-Soline against a large irrigation reservoir, commonly called a 'mega-basin'. Opponents argued that the project privileged intensive agriculture and private...
A temporary Water Village and several days of actions in Vienne and Deux-Sèvres opposed agricultural mega-reservoirs and called for more equitable water sharing. Organizers described the basins as...
