Petit Ried

Numerous sand and gravel pits (which are locally called Baggersee, as in nearby Germany ) are in operation (in La Wantzenau, Hoerdt and Offendorf for instance).

Old pits are still used for recreational activities like bathing (in Reichstett, Bischheim and in Gambsheim, for instance) or diving.

Two national nature reserves are located in the Petit Ried, more precisely: Both dams in Iffezheim (D) and in Gambsheim (F) are equipped with a fish pass.

The biogas produced by the sewage plant in Strasbourg is fed into the French gas network.

The Haguenau Forest plays an important role, as a link between the Northern Vosges and the Petit Ried.