VOICES OF THE WATER #01
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Water and Its Many Functions
Bisses, Dams, and the Future of Water ManagementSaturday, October 17, 2026 | 2:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.Fondation Opale, LensHow can we reconcile the multiple functions of water within a single region? Irrigating, generating energy, supplying communities, preserving natural habitats, and shaping landscapes: today, a single resource meets numerous needs.For this first event in the series “Les Voix de l’eau – Give Bisses a Chance,” the Valais Bisses Museum invites you to reflect on the uses of water and ways to reconcile them in mountain regions. An event at the intersection of heritage, research, the environment, and regional issues, with a special focus on the bisses and dams.The afternoon will begin with a guided walk around the Miriouge bisse and the lakes, led by geographer Emmanuel Reynard and historian Martin Bagnoud. It will continue at the Opale Foundation with presentations and a roundtable discussion focused on the multifunctionality of water, bisses, dams, and regional projects.The event will bring together several experts from the fields of research, energy, water governance, and cultural heritage: Emmanuel Reynard, Gaëtan Morard, Line Moret-Crittin, Laura Turley, Martin Bagnoud, and Daniel Antille. The discussions will be moderated by Julien von Roten, a journalist and RTS anchor. The evening will continue with drinks and a chance to mingle at the restaurant L’Opale.Program1:00–4:00 p.m.: Guided walk along the Miriouge bisse and the lakes, departing from the Opale Foundation4:30–6:00 p.m.: Lectures and roundtable discussionStarting at 6:30 p.m.: cocktail reception and networkingFree, registration required by October 9 at 2026contact@musee-des-bisses.chEnn partnership with the Interdisciplinary Center for Mountain Research (CIRM) – Unil.
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Fondation Opale Centre d'art Route de Crans 1 1978 Lens Switzerland |
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| Event Homepage | https://agenda.culturevalais.ch/fr/event/show/44990 |
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Event dates
- 17 October 2026