Live from Scotland! Join us to celebrate a recent weir removal in River Leven
Live on the Dam Removal Europe YouTube channel on July 18, 11:00 CEST
About the project
The Burn Mill Dam, a historic weir structure associated with the local milling industry, stands 1.4 meters high and stretches approximately 30 meters long. While once integral to the local economy, this barrier now obstructs both upstream and downstream fish passage and disrupts natural sediment transport processes in the lower River Leven.
The removal of Burn Mill Dam in July 2024 aims to restore these natural processes, significantly improving the water body status under the Water Framework Directive (WFD). By removing this barrier, fish passage will be enhanced, particularly benefiting key species like the Atlantic salmon and trout, and encourage the return of natural flow and sediment transport processes along the river.
If you missed the live event, you can watch the recording!