Sustainable Water Resource Management
Data at the Heart of Sustainable Water Management
Since the 1990s, CLS has been measuring the height of oceans, lakes, and rivers. With 30 years of Earth observation expertise, CLS is committed to sustainable water management.
The evolution and accessibility of satellite-based solutions now make it possible to identify water stocks (volumes in dams, snow quantities, river flow, water quality, etc.) and monitor their status in near real time.
Every day, CLS produces, aggregates, distributes, and archives massive volumes of data on water and aquatic environments.
Featured Projects
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Research Programs
From fundamental to applied research, CLS dedicates significant resources to R&D in space hydrology.
CLS is fully engaged in several aspects of the European Copernicus program, from data creation to its use in products and services.
Our experts also work closely with the French Space Agency (CNES) on water level studies within the new SWOT program and its related applications.
Operational Projects
Independently or in partnership, CLS addresses the needs of public and private clients in integrated water resource management and water information systems.
Ministries, basin agencies, and hydraulic infrastructure managers have trusted CLS to support the implementation of new tools and models enhancing their information systems with satellite technologies under programs like Vigisécheresse, FloodDam, and WaterSim.
Latest News
Jules Verne Trophy 2025: How CLS Monitors Icebergs from Space to Secure This Legendary Round-The-World Race
As the 2025 Jules Verne Trophy record attempt by the trimaran Sodebo Ultim 3 is underway, one of the major challenges faced by the crew led by Thomas Coville remains the presence of icebergs and...
Closing the year on a record level of impact, driven by CLS Group employees
As a mission-driven company, CLS develops space-based solutions to study, protect the planet and manage resources sustainably. But beyond technology, it is the women and men of the Group who bring...
Caribou in Crisis: How Scalable Herd Management Can Reverse the Trend
High in Canada’s northern landscapes, a lone caribou picks its way across a patchwork of forest and snow. To the untrained eye, the scene seems timeless, a reminder of the wild expanses the species...
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