Syndicat Mixte des bassins versants de la Durdent, Saint Valery et Veulettes

What Syndicat Mixte des bassins versants de la Durdent, Saint Valery et Veulettes does

The Syndicat Mixte des bassins versants de la Durdent, Saint Valery et Veulettes (SMBV Durdent) is a French public administrative organization (syndicat mixte) founded in 2000 and headquartered in Cany-Barville, Normandy. It holds a government-mandated exclusive competence for watershed management, river maintenance, and flood prevention across a 45,000-hectare territory covering 94 communes and 5 intercommunalités in the Seine-Maritime department. The organization was entrusted with safeguarding people and property against flood risk by the Prefect, and since 2017 has also held the 'Rivière et Zones Humides' competence enabling it to manage the Durdent river and execute a Multi-Year Restoration and Maintenance Plan (PPRE). A staff of 5 delivers its mandate, including a soft-hydraulics technician, an agricultural advisor, a ponds/rivers/wetlands technical advisor, and administrative support.

The SMBV's core product portfolio centers on hydraulic soft engineering (hydraulique douce): retention basins, dams, grassed swales, buffer ponds, anti-erosion hedgerows, and controlled drainage systems designed to slow runoff, filter sediment, and store floodwater. Notable infrastructure outputs include 48.4 km of anti-erosion hedgerows planted over 10 years and 7,182 hectares of ZNIEFF type II protected ecological area in the Durdent valley. Complementing the physical infrastructure, the syndicate delivers agricultural advisory services, an equipment lending program (FACA cover crop rollers, rotary hoes), hydrological weather monitoring, riverbank cleanups, flood preparedness education (Plan Familial de Mise en Sûreté), and eco-grazing pilots. The 25-year operational record demonstrates measurable outcomes, including the buffering of a 102 mm rainfall event in January 2025 and reduction of flood risk in multiple sectors.

The SMBV operates a public-utility funding model rather than a commercial revenue model. Projects are financed primarily through subsidies from Agence de l'Eau Seine Normandie (covering 60-80% of project costs), the Conseil Départemental de Seine-Maritime, and regional authorities, with farmer contributions typically covering 20% of project costs such as hedgerow planting. Services are delivered at no direct charge to the 94 member municipalities and agricultural stakeholders via direct public administration channels. The go-to-market is community-led, relying on farmer cooperation, individual and collective consultations, stakeholder meetings, and public awareness campaigns to drive adoption of erosion-control practices and participation in watershed programs. The organization is governed by elected officials from member communes and intercommunalités, with Michel FILLOCQUE serving as President since 2020 and re-elected in May 2026.

Name

Syndicat Mixte des bassins versants de la Durdent, Saint Valery et Veulettes

Legal name

Syndicat Mixte des Bassins Versants de la Durdent, Saint Valery et Veulettes

Website

https://smbv-durdent.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Syndicat Mixte des bassins versants de la Durdent, Saint Valery et Veulettes (SMBV Durdent) is a French public administrative organization managing flood prevention, river maintenance, and watershed protection across 94 communes and 45,000 hectares in Seine-Maritime, Normandy. It delivers hydraulic soft-engineering infrastructure, agricultural advisory services, and hydrological monitoring, funded primarily by Agence de l'Eau Seine Normandie.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cany Barville

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Funding and Subsidies: Government organization funded primarily through public subsidies from Agence de l'Eau Seine Normandie (up to 80% of project costs), Departmental Council of Seine-Maritime, and regional authorities. Additional financing from European Water Agency programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SMBV Durdent is a public administrative body (syndicat mixte) managing flood prevention, hydraulic soft engineering, and watershed protection across 94 communes and 5 intercommunalities in Normandy, France. The organization delivers an integrated portfolio of environmental engineering services including retention basins, anti-erosion hedges, river and riparian zone restoration, agricultural advisory, and public flood preparedness education. All services are provided at no direct charge to member municipalities and agricultural stakeholders, funded primarily through government subsidies from Agence de l'Eau Seine Normandie (60-80% of costs).

Product overview

SMBV Durdent operates as a public watershed management syndicate managing flood prevention and erosion control across 94 communes and 5 intercommunalities in Normandy, France. The organization delivers an integrated portfolio of environmental engineering services centered on hydraulic soft infrastructure—retention basins, buffer ponds, grassy ditches, and anti-erosive hedgerows—as core products, complemented by agricultural advisory services, river and riparian zone management, equipment lending programs, and public flood preparedness education. The portfolio functions as a unified service model where environmental hydraulic engineering installations work in concert with farmer engagement programs and ecological monitoring to achieve watershed-scale flood risk reduction.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flood Prevention and Risk Management Services Core mission service focusing on preventing flooding risks through strategic hydraulic infrastructure, water management, and coordinated watershed interventions across 94 communes and 5 intercommunalities. Targeted at local government entities and residents in the watershed territory.
• Hydraulic Soft Engineering (Hydraulique Douce) Environmental hydraulic installations including retention basins, grassy ditches, buffer ponds, and erosion control structures designed to slow runoff and prevent soil erosion on agricultural lands. Targeted at agricultural operations and municipalities across the watershed.
• Hedge and Tree Planting Programs Anti-erosive hedge planting initiatives establishing vegetation barriers that slow water runoff, filter sediments, and enhance biodiversity. Programs include multi-species hedgerows composed of species such as Common Hornbeam, Alder Buckthorn, Hazelnut, and Dogwood. Targeted at agricultural operations and private landowners.
• Pond and Wetland Creation/Rehabilitation Construction and restoration of buffer ponds and wetlands that serve as natural flood regulation infrastructure, providing permanent and temporary water storage volumes with sediment detention capabilities. Targeted at the Durdent valley ecosystem and flood risk zones.
• River and Riparian Zone Management Maintenance and restoration services for the Durdent river and its riparian zones, including bank renaturation, vegetation management, and embankment repairs to maintain ecological connectivity and hydraulic function. Targeted at the Durdent river ecosystem and member municipalities.
• Agricultural Equipment Lending Loan program for specialized agricultural equipment including FACA cover crop destruction rollers and rotary hoes, enabling farmers to mechanically manage cover crops and prevent soil erosion without chemical intervention. Targeted at agricultural operations in the watershed.
• Flood Emergency Preparedness Guidance Public education services providing guidance on flood emergency procedures, including the Plan Familial de Mise en Sûreté (PFMS) and recommended actions before, during, and after flooding events. Targeted at residents in flood-prone areas of the watershed.
• Agricultural Advisory Services Technical counsel for farmers on erosion management, grassland conversion assessments (1,000+ hectares reviewed since 2015), hydraulic soft measures implementation, and sustainable agricultural practices. Targeted at agricultural operations in the watershed.
• Hydrological Monitoring Weather station monitoring and rainfall data collection to track precipitation events, monitor soil saturation levels, and coordinate early warning responses during significant rainfall events (e.g., 102mm rainfall collected during January 8-9, 2025 event). Targeted at member municipalities and emergency response coordination.
• Environmental Education and Public Awareness Educational programs about wetland ecosystems, amphibian conservation, ecological corridors (green/blue infrastructure), and biodiversity preservation in the Durdent valley. Targeted at residents, schools, and the general public.

Quantifiable outcome

• Flood risk considerably reduced in many sectors through completed infrastructure
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Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fédération des Chasseurs de Seine-Maritime (FDC76)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 December 2019Renewed partnership agreement for delegated project management of wetland restoration and conservation in the lower Durdent valley. FDC76 provides technical coordination, financial management, and regulatory expertise for habitat restoration projects including marsh creation, agro-pastoral equipment, and riverbank maintenance.
• Communauté de Communes de la Côte d'AlbâtrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInter-municipal community partner providing delegated maîtrise d'ouvrage for water management projects and pluvial network infrastructure. Co-financing partner for hydraulic installations and watershed maintenance.
• Syndicat Mixte d'Eau et d'Assainissement du Caux Central (SMEACC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater and sanitation syndicate partnered on river bank restoration project at Chemin des Sources, Héricourt-en-Caux. Cooperative infrastructure project combining water management and environmental restoration.
• Association Agréée pour la Pêche et la Protection du Milieu Aquatique (AAPPMA) de la DurdentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFishing association partnered for river bank cleanup operations and environmental awareness activities. Organized participatory cleanups including removal of 18m³ of agricultural plastic waste from river banks.
• AREAS (Association Régionale pour l'Etude et l'Amélioration des Sols)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional agricultural soils association providing training on erosion management and agricultural practices. Hosted training sessions at SMBV facilities on the influence of farming practices on runoff.
• Chambre d'agriculture de Seine-MaritimeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental chamber of agriculture producing educational films on erosion and runoff management for farmers, with financing from Agence de l'Eau Seine Normandie.
• Crédit Mutuel de Cany Barville/Saint Valery en CauxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal bank financed tree and shrub planting as part of 50th anniversary celebration of the Crédit Mutuel Federation. Planted 50 trees with local school children on SMBV territory.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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