In 1964, the French State created the Water Agency Rhône-Méditerranée-Corse to address the growing pollution of waterways. Nearly 60 years later, its scope has expanded to all aquatic environments such as rivers, lakes, groundwater, lagoons, and the marine environment. The agency particularly watches over our precious space, the Mediterranean.
A well-organized structure
The Water Agency is a public institution of the State, divided into six entities covering various territories. The Rhône-Méditerranée-Corse water agency has about 350 employees distributed between general management, financial and technical engineering. With an annual budget of nearly 500 million euros, funded by water fees, it finances the fight against pollution, particularly through the improvement of wastewater treatment plants, sewage networks, and rainwater storage infrastructures. This prevents these pollutant-laden waters from being directly discharged into the sea.
A vast intervention territory
The headquarters of the Rhône-Méditerranée-Corse agency is based in Lyon, and its territory extends from Besançon, in the heart of the country, to Corsica, encompassing the entire Mediterranean coastline. In addition to combating pollution, the agency funds actions to improve the quality of water for uses such as drinking water supply. It also supports research and knowledge programs aimed at preserving the Mediterranean marine environment.
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