Signature of the agreement
- Date and place: The agreement was signed on May 5, 2025.
- Signatories: Claude Roustan, President of the FNPF, and Pierre Ribaute, CEO of Veolia Eau France.
Partnership objectives
Strengthening preventive actions :
The partnership aims to strengthen preventive action against damage to aquatic environments and fish stocks.
Joint education initiatives :
The two entities will work together to develop joint environmental education initiatives, aimed at raising public awareness of the importance of protecting aquatic environments.
Operational implementation
The national partnership will be rolled out to a number of experimental sites currently being selected. These sites will be used to test operational implementation as close as possible to the realities on the ground.

Opportunities for the associative network
Knowledge of water treatment :
This partnership provides an opportunity for the recreational fishing network, with its 40,000 volunteers and 1,000 salaried employees throughout France, to gain a better understanding of water treatment.
Valuation of observations :
Network members can share their observations and knowledge of aquatic environments, contributing to better management and protection of these ecosystems.
The partnership between the FNPF and Veolia Water represents a milestone in the protection of aquatic environments in France. By combining their expertise and resources, the two entities aim to strengthen prevention and education initiatives, while promoting sustainable management of aquatic ecosystems.