WATER YOU DOING? ECO-TIPS FOR SEA AND SHORE! protegeonslamer.bzh WATER YOU DOING? ECO-TIPS FOR SEA AND SHORE! From Plestin-les-Grèves to Plouha, at sea or on shore, our environment is truly exceptional. Contents The outstanding biodiversity of these coastal areas has been recognised at a Euro- pean level and identified as Natura 2000 areas. Natura 2000 area managers BIRD WATCHING, MARINE MAMMAL SPOTTING apply measures to encourage the conservation of these natural environments and 4 [THE ART OF DISCRETION] species of European interest. SAGE schemes (water management and development) are planning tools used to ANTI-FOULING improve the quality of water and aquatic environments. 6 [NO FOOLING ABOUT!] This document was created as part of a close partnership between three Natura 2000 local council management structures and SAGE sponsors: Lannion-Tré- BLACKWATER AND GREYWATER gor Communauté, Guingamp-Paimpol Agglomération and the Pôle d’Equilibre 8 [WATER, WATER, EVERYWHERE] Territorial et Rural du Pays de Guingamp. The French Agency for Bio- WASTE MANAGEMENT diversity provided funding for this project. 10 [NO TIME TO WASTE, SORT IT OUT!] It brings together a wide range of MOORINGS AND SEAGRASS BEDS ECO-TIPS FOR SEA AND SHORE 12 [ANCHORS AWEIGH] destined to protect the marine environment. These individual actions can be applied by all! FISHING 14 [SMART FISHING] Enjoy Brittany's coastline! protegeonslamer.bzh Photo credits : P5 / Gettyimages - P7 / D.R. - P9 / D.R. - P11 / Armel Deniau (Fou de Bassan) - Gettyimages (Bateaux) P13 / Photos : Maïwenn Le Borgne (Zostères) - Littomatique - P15 / Franck Delisle / Vivarmor Nature - Philippe Gredat / Agence française pour la biodiversité Creation | 05/2019 | 19-020 | 02 96 61 70 71 4 MARINE PROTECTED AREAS d e G r a n i t R o s e BIRD WATCHING, C ô t e lbert Ta de s lon le il -Î S pt Plougrescant Se Île de Bréhat MARINE MAMMAL SPOTTING Les C Pleubian ô te [THE ART OF DISCRETION] Trégastel d e Port Blanc s R Perros-Guirec Trévou-Tréguignec o Ploubazlanec c h Tréguier e Saint-Quay-Perros Lézardrieux s Paimpol Pleumeur-Bodou Pleudaniel Plouézec La Roche-Jaudy Lannion Trédrez-Locquémeau Pontrieux WHAT DOES IT MEAN? WATER YOU DOING?.. Plouha Our coastline is made up of Marine ECO-TIPS Protected Areas (Natura 2000 sites FOR SEA AND SHORE! Dolphins Grey seal CÔTES D’ARMOR and nature reserves) which are renowned kms for their ecological importance. Wildlife must be silently observed Feeding and nesting areas Natura 2000 sites Nature reserves 0 5 10 Birds nest along the coastline and on small from a distance. islands from January to August. In the winter, Grey seal Birds numerous species forage for food, mainly "I'm a swimmer, Birds flying in bays and estuaries. Do not land on small islands not an acrobat!" and squawking during breeding season I'm not safe onland and at sea Marine mammals are present all year round: (beginning January - end August). grey seal, common dolphin, harbour porpoise. when I'm onland. may be a sign of distress. Do not allow dogs to run on foreshores and WATER YOU DOING? natural coastal areas. Handy tip For more information In order for the rich biodiversity to be enjoyed by future generations, Do not follow mammals do not disturb! when out at sea. Risks: Improve species awareness Enjoy water sports whilst respecting trampling, abandonment of nests, Be attentive by reporting what you see. fragile natural environments. stress, depopulation, etc. to animals' behaviour. www.obsenmer.org www.c-monspot.fr THE LAW SAYS... protegeonslamer.bzh Access to the Sept-Iles nature reserve foreshore and islands is regulated. Dogs must be kept on a lead on most natural areas and beaches. 6 ANTI-FOULNG [CLEAN UP YOUR ACT!] ANTI-FOULING Where is anti-fouling permitted? Find antifouling areas equipped with an effluent collection and treatment systems [NO FOOLING ABOUT!] on the Côtes d'Armor regional government website www.cotes-darmor.gouv.fr Anti-fouling section WHAT DOES IT MEAN? WATER YOU DOING? Renewing your anti-fouling : = sandblasting, stripping, high-pressure cleaning, scraping and ECO-TIPS painting operations for boats. FOR SEA AND SHORE! Useful information Anti-fouling paint prevents marine life from Anti-fouling paint is not necessary in dry stacks attaching itself to boat hulls. Remove anti-fouling paint in areas equipped with an effluent collection or for day-use only boats (and it’s cheaper!) and treatment system. WATER YOU DOING? Find out about alternatives For more information Pollution risks for coastal waters to antifouling paint. and marine sediments. Avoid antifouling paint for boats Alternative techniques Anti-fouling paint contains polluting which are only at sea during the day. to anti-fouling paints substances such as heavy metals (copper) and biocides (which kill lifeforms) Dispose of all paint debris and FIND A BALANCE BETWEEN like diuron. equipment in a local recycling centre. PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT 1 m² of antifouling paint pollutes Avoid wasting drinking water (pouring salting-out and antifouling residues into the sea, etc.), 150,000m3 of water by using it to rinse off boats. PUBLIC HEALTH (carcinogenic substances and allergens, etc.), COST and EFFICIENCY IN TERMS OF A BOAT'S CHARACTERISTICS. THE LAW SAYS scan-me In order to reduce pollution risks and preserve water and aquatic environment quality, scraping and scrubbing operations on a boat are prohibited unless carried out in specific dedicated maintenance facilities. protegeonslamer.bzh It is, therefore, mandatory to carry out (or have a professional carry out) scraping and scrubbing operations in areas where wash down residues are collected and properly disposed of. These areas are equipped with treatment methods which trap pollutants before they are emptied into the sea, or natural environments. 8 AREAS WHICH NEED PROTECTION FROM BACTERIOLOGICAL POLLUTION d e G r a n i t R o s e C ô t e BLACKWATER AND GREYWATER bert l s Ta e de Îl n t- illo ep Plougrescant S S Île de Bréhat [WATER, WATER, EVERYWHERE] Les C ô t Pleubian e Trégastel d e Port Blanc s Perros-Guirec R Trévou-Tréguignec Ploubazlanec o c Saint-Quay-Perros Tréguier h Lézardrieux e Paimpol s Pleumeur-Bodou Pleudaniel Plouézec La Roche-Jaudy Lannion WHAT DOES IT MEAN? WATER YOU DOING? Trédrez-Locquémeau Pontrieux Blackwater Plouha is toilet water, it often contains ECO-TIPS bacteria and viruses, etc. FOR SEA AND SHORE! Greywater ON LAND Marine farming areas (shellfish register) CÔTES D’ARMOR is the water from washing-up, Shellfish production and commercial shore fishing areas kms showers and boat washing. Use shoreside facilities. Foreshore (areas frequented by recreational shore fishers and bathers, etc.) 0 5 10 It contains soap and detergents. If you have a holding tank Useful information use a pump-out facility. WATER YOU DOING? Legislation stipulates that boats sold after 2008 with onboard toilets COASTAL AREAS AT SEA must be equipped with retention tanks NEED PROTECTION or blackwater treatment units. Untreated sewage from boats Do not flush beside coasts and can spread gastroenteritis, environmentally sensitive areas contaminate shellfish beds (e.g. oyster parks). and bathing water. Refer to the map opposite For more information Wastewater and bilge To date, Perros-Guirec, Tréguier and Paimpol ONBOARD water pump-out system ports are equipped with pump out facilities. for boats at Paimpol Port. Discussions are currently underway THE LAW SAYS... Use environmentally friendly for new equipment in Brittany. Decree of 11th May, 2010, on the "International cleaning products. Use on-shore Convention for the Prevention of Pollution dishwashing amenities. from Ships": the discharge of waste protegeonslamer.bzh water (black, grey and bilge) into the sea is strictly prohibited in ports and within three nautical miles of the nearest land. 10 WASTE MANAGEMENT [NO TIME TO WASTE - SORT IT OUT!] WASTE MANAGEMENT [NO TIME TO WASTE - SORT IT OUT!] Some waste kills marine species Unused boats – WATER YOU DOING? (discharge of toxic substances, dismantling free of charge. WHAT DOES IT MEAN? ingestion of indigestible materials, Further information available here ECO-TIPS entanglement, etc.). www.recyclermonbateau.fr A waste product FOR SEA AND SHORE! is a substance or object which has been abandoned AT SEA by its owner. Useful information Sort waste and bring ! it back to land. Waste products have a long When in doubt as to waste sorting, Ensure waste does not blow away lifespan in terms of the sea's contact the local council. in the wind. breakdown capacity. WATER YOU DOING? Several examples : Do not dispose waste in commercial Use re-usable containers fishing skips. Discharging pollutants, waste (crockery, baskets, pocket ashtrays, etc.) and plastic, etc. into the marine environment is harmful to both For more information biodiversity and public health. ON LAND 1 month 1-50 years Use: www.ademe.fr "What to do with waste" section "ECOPOINTS" for household and recyclable waste Find out about local initiatives, THE LAW SAYS... (glass, cardboard and plastic, etc.). 10-30 years 600 years especially those organised by boating organisations. In accordance with Article L.541-2 of the French WASTE COLLECTION CENTRES Environmental Code, any person who produces or owns waste must ensure it is properly for specific waste (oil drums, paint, etc.). disposed of, in compliance with current legislation. protegeonslamer.bzh Persons who produce or own waste Go to a hardware store for information on are responsible for their waste until how to dispose of used distress signals. it is destroyed or recycled. 12 KNOW YOUR EELGRASS BEDS MOORINGS AND SEAGRASS BEDS [ANCHORS AWEIGH] Area damaged by mooring Useful information There are two species of eelgras along the Brittany coastline: dwarf eelgrass Eelgrass beds grow on muddy foreshores and common eelgrass in bays and estuaries, areas which in shallow, sandy areas.