Dam Removal Day is an international event celebrating efforts to restore rivers by removing obsolete barriers. Inspired by the Dam Removal Europe successes, this celebration brings together local communities, river users, policymakers, and restoration experts to honour dam removal efforts and raise awareness about the importance of healthy, free-flowing rivers.  

Dam Removal Europe is inviting you to prepare events in celebration of Dam Removal Day 2025. Events can take place on October 8, 2025 and/or surrounding dates. We all share a connection to the rivers and let’s showcase successful barrier removal projects that improved rivers and communities around them. Let’s gather up for an amazing event to celebrate our successes and share our challenges.

it is about reconnecting rivers, nature, and people. This day helps to inform the public about the wide-ranging benefits of restoring free-flowing rivers and encourage communities to take action. 

Dam Removal Day highlights how free-flowing rivers support both ecosystems and people. By showcasing the positive outcomes of dam removal, from improving habitats to creating jobs, the awareness raised can help drive policy changes and inspire more restoration projects. With over 8,000 barriers removed across Europe, the momentum for dam removal is stronger than ever!