Finally, in January 1994 after a long and sustained opposition campaign, Jean and Loire Vivante achieved a resounding victory. The French government announced that it was canceling construction of the proposed Serre de la Fare dam and adopting an alternative river management program.
The alternative program includes tightening controls on urbanization in flood risk areas and plans to demolish two hydroelectric installations making it possible for migratory fish to reach their spawning grounds.
Even after the defeat of the Serre de la Fare dam, Jean remained vigilant, continuing to fight other dams and development projects including a nuclear power plant and the local port’s expansion.