This trail, led by the Salat-Volp Rivers Union (SSV) and inaugurated by its president André Vidal alongside Jean-Noël Vigneau, Mayor of Saint-Girons, aims to showcase the natural and heritage riches of the river. The existing, already frequented route has been enhanced with educational panels.
The trail includes two welcome panels, six reading tables, eleven "arboretum" panels, and playful furniture. It covers various themes such as the natural dynamics of the Salat, biodiversity, vegetation, flood risk, and the influence of human developments.
The objective is to make the union's mission of managing aquatic environments and preventing floods (GEMAPI) more concrete and accessible, enabling everyone to better understand the river and the challenges of its preservation.
The project, designed by the Atelier Nature et Territoires firm for €15,240, was carried out by the municipality's technical services. It is financed by the Adour-Garonne Water Agency (50%), the Occitanie Region (15%), and the rivers union (35%).
The union invites the public, teachers, and schools to discover this new space, which can serve as an educational resource. It emphasizes the importance of respecting these facilities made available to all.
Unfortunately, two "arboretum" panels were already vandalized shortly after their installation. The Union deplores this act and recalls that these facilities were designed and financed for everyone's benefit.
