Full removal or replacement/remodeling? Can the latter be also an effective way towards river restoration? In the context of in-stream barrier removals, we often discuss whether a barrier can be…
Take part in the Dam Removal Course prepared by lead experts in the field Laura Wildman and Lisa Hollingsworth-Segedy About the course This is a Dam Removal course led by…
Predicting dam removal costs: US scientists make it possible!
Through the analysis of over 650 dam removal projects over 55 years in the United States, scientists developed databases and a tool that helps predict dam removal costs Scientists from…
Dam Removal Award 2022: Get to know all the projects!
Get to know all the candidate projects for the European Dam Removal Award 2022 ABOUT THE AWARD Dam Removal Europe presents the annual Dam Removal Award. This is the first…
Free Flow 2024 – International conference on protecting and restoring free-flowing rivers in Europe
The World Fish Migration Foundation & Institute of Fisheries Management, invite you to a 3-day conference that revolves around the protection and restoration of Free-Flowing Rivers in Europe. April 15-17,…
The Dam Removal Europe Award 2022 goes to... Spain! With the removal of the weirs of the Molino Bajo and Molino del Cabrillas, in the Cabrillas River, Spain took the…
Summer is near! But, before you hit the beach, join the 5th DRE Cafe to celebrate recent unique removals and learn about upcoming projects! Let’s ride the wave! JUNE 8th…
Free Flow Webinar vol.2 – barrier removal for river restoration in the river basins of the Rhine, Scheldt, Meuse and Ems
The Drentsche Aa, Dutch free-flowing river that became biodiversity hotspot The World Fish Migration Foundation & Wetlands International, on behalf of the Dam Removal Europe Coalition, invite you to a…
European Dam Removal Award Nominees 2022 Dear River Community! Herby, we announce that the Award Jury has decided on 5 projects that are nominated for the Dam Removal Award 2022.…
Portugal takes one step further in river restoration and starts a national petition urging more dam removals! On the same day that the removal of an obsolete river barrier in…
European Dam Removal Award 2022 We are excited to announce the European Dam Removal Award 2022 for the most inspiring riverine barrier removal. Rivers full of fish and thriving communities…
May 18-19th, 2023 - Manchester, UK Overview It is estimated that there are some 50 to 60,000 dams, weirs and culverts on UK rivers, including structures built for industry, agriculture…
New year, new removals, new hope for our rivers! Join the 4th DRE Café to celebrate recent successes and learn about upcoming projects! Let’s ride the wave! **************************************************************************************** MARCH 2nd,…
For the last 4 years citizens have been tracking riverine barriers in Europe through the AMBER Barrier Tracker¹ app. More than 2800 people have recorded more than 10500 barriers in…
About the Free Flow The Free Flow project focuses on the question of how dam removal is understood as a river restoration tool and applied in relation to the new European biodiversity target free-flowing…
Celebrating the second removal in Hiitolanjoki river
Celebrating the second removal in Hiitolanjoki river An inspiring day at the site where the 8-meters Lahnasenkoski dam used to stand until a few months ago. Local newspapers, the national…
After 150 years blocking the Kent River, the 3-metre-high Bowston Weir was finally demolished this past June. This was the largest river barrier removal in the UK this year. The…
Fall is in full swing, so get cozy and join the 3rd edition of our DRE Café, where we will celebrate the latest barriers to fall (pun intended) and warm…
Dambusters is out now! Follow the journey of Pao Fernández Garrido across five European countries to learn why barriers are being removed and who are the river heroes behind it.…
The 2nd Dam Removal on the Hiitolanjoki River Has Begun
The Second Dam Removal on the Hiitolanjoki River Has Begun Text adapted from this article on the South Karelia Recreation Area Foundation and Hiitolanjoki Association website On July 31st, 2022,…
Assessment of Dams in Lithuania Could Provide Road Map for Other Countries
Assessment of Dams in Lithuania Could Provide Road Map for Other Countries Guest Article from Jonė Leščinskaitė, Lithuanian Ministry of Environment How would your country benefit from an assessment of…
Our campaign will be focused on the Balkans, countries that Danube runs through and the Baltics, but we encourage everyone around the globe to become a citizen scientist and a…
BIG Removals are Happening Across Europe! The following text was adapted from an article by WWF, and an article from the South Cumbria Rivers Trust. The EU Nature Restoration Law…
Join this 1 hour webinar with Jeremy Wade. A dam will be taken down live. Join the DRE Café! Grab an ice-cold beverage and let’s welcome summertime together and free…
Summary of the 7th Annual Dam Removal Seminar: Connected Rivers 2022
From 19-21 May of 2022, nearly 200 people from across Europe and beyond met in Lisbon, Portugal for the 7th annual Dam Removal Conference: Connected Rivers. This year’s event was…
Dam Removal Award 2021 goes to Finland! On Thursday May 19 at 1PM (local time) Dam Removal Award 2021 winner was announced in Lisbon during international seminar Connected rivers. The…
European Dam Removal Award Nominees 2021 Here we present you with top five shortlisted project from Dam Removal Award 2021. The winner will be announced on Thursday May 19, 2022…
We are happy to present you with Dam Removal Europe Annual report 2021! Here are some quick stats: At least 239 barriers were removed in 2021 by practitioners from 17…
Are you sick and tired of staying home? Do you miss having fun and hanging out with friends? Then, grab a cup of coffee or a beer (that’s mandatory!!) and…
European Dam Removal Award 2021 The ambition of Dam Removal Europe is to restore rivers in Europe that have high natural or cultural importance. Many of these rivers are fragmented…
Connected Rivers International seminar on scaling up dam removal as a river restoration tool in Europe May 19-21, 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal ANP/WWF Portugal, World Fish Migration Foundation, Wetlands International…
Open Rivers Programme – Call for Expressions of Interest
Open Rivers Program — Call for Expressions of Interest October 2021 saw the launch of the groundbreaking €42.5 million Open Rivers Programme, which will help remove dams all over Europe.…
The World Fish Migration Foundation, The United States Forest Service, and The Nature Conservancy invite you to join us for a 3 hour, international webinar highlighting the need and opportunities…
Dam Removal at Baunach River Opens Six Kilometers of Free Flowing River
Dam removal at Baunach River Opens Six Kilometres of Free Flowing River Guest article by Sigrun Lange, WWF Germany *Update* In May 2021, during the conference “Dam Removal goes Alps…
The Freeing of River Hiitolanjoki, the Largest Dam Removal Project in Finland, has Begun
The Freeing of River Hiitolanjoki, the Largest Dam Removal Project in Finland, has Begun Article translated and adapted from WWF Finland with additional writing by Sampsa Vilhunen It’s time to…
Lottery Fund Awards Half a Million Pounds to Restore Welsh Rivers!
Lottery Fund Awards Half a Million Pounds to Restore Welsh Rivers! Guest Article by Carlos Garcia de Leaniz of Swansea University The Project ‘Reconnecting the Salmon Rivers of Wales’ led…
Second Dam Removal Begins in Lithuania Removal of Salantai dam has begun! Text from Jonė Leščinskaitė One year ago Lithuania celebrated its first dam removal. This week, the process of…
Over 100 barriers removed from European rivers in 2020! At least 101 barriers were removed in 2020 by practitioners from 11 European countries, contributing to the EU Biodiversity Strategy goal…
Calling all "Dam Removal Goes Alps" participants! As many of you may know, a Seminar Resumé was published for the webinar series last June, which served as a brief event…
Dam Removal on the Lillpite River, Sweden Text adapted from Gunnar Bergman and Bo Nordell The hydropower dams Lillpit (left)e and Råbäcken (right) in the Lillpite River, Sweden. Google Earth:…
Removal of a Small Hydropower Dam in Finland will Benefit Endangered Brown Trout and Local Community Throughout the past few years, Finland has asserted itself as a leader in dam…
World Fish Migration Foundation, in association with Magen Entertainment presents: #DamBusters Dam Removal Europe started officially in April of 2016 when a few organizations partnered together and began the first dam…
Don Catchment Rivers Trust remove their first weir!
The Don Catchment Rivers Trust has a mission of protecting and restoring rivers in the Don Catchment – this not only includes the Don, but the Dearne and Rother too.…
First major weir removal for LIFE Dee River project
Natural Resources Wales’ multi-million pound river restoration project, LIFE Dee River, has completed its first major milestone, having only launched the ambitious project last month.To celebrate World Fish Migration Day,…
Last week, the Ribble Rivers Trust completed a partial removal of the ‘Long Preston weir’, taking out 60% of the weir. The weir had a width of 21 metres across…
A successful partnership led to the removal of Hall i’th’ Wood Weir
As part of the Natural Course project, Groundwork, along with the Environment Agency and other key partners, led the removal of the weir at Hall i’ th’ Wood on Eagley…
Immense opportunity for dam removal in the Duoro River basin
The University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD) recently released new research that mapped and characterized all of the barriers in the Duoro River basin. As a part of their…
Massive decline in migratory freshwater fish populations could threaten livelihoods of millions, warns new report
Globally, monitored populations of migratory freshwater fish have declined by an average of 76% between 1970 and 2016. Average declines have been more pronounced in Europe (-93%) and Latin America…
Hydropower company owners remove hydropower dam setting a new precedent to a global audience
The Dam Removal Europe coalition hosted a never-before-been-done webinar featuring a live dam removal in Sweden. The powerplant removal was uniquely instigated and undertaken by hydropower owners to improve biodiversity…
The last five years marked a breakthrough of our new coalition within European nature conservation: Dam Removal Europe. Our fast-growing coalition is a partnership among many experts with a rich…
Thanks to all who participated in the World Fish Migration Crowdfunding Webinar on the 16th of May. Since then, WWF NL have reached nearly 2000 donations from 18 countries supporting…
Have you ever seen a dam removal in action? Well, now is your front row opportunity! Join us for a live dam removal in Sweden and learn what it takes to…
Demolition of the Roche Qui Boit Dam scheduled for 2021
With the removal of the Vezins Dam in the Selune River nearly complete, all eyes are on the removal of the second dam La Roche Qui Boit. Once this dam…
On May 16th, WWF NL and Dam Removal Europe hosted the very first World Fish Migration Day Crowdfunding Webinar. The webinar was a sold-out success with 494 registrants and 201…
25,000 km of rivers to be restored through barrier removals
Today the European Commission published the new Biodiversity Strategy 2030. We are very excited to see a target in the document, page 14, that at least 25,000 km of rivers…
Over the last three years, DRE partner, WWF Finland, together with several partners have opened 600 kilometres of river through the removal of 27 barriers. Some of the removals opened…
Can’t go out but looking to get your hands wet? We have just the opportunity! Join us and WWF Netherlands for our second crowdfunding event to raise funds for dam…
PR: Weir removal work begins as part of £1.45M Ribble restoration scheme
The Ribble Catchment Partnership has seized on the opportunity provided by exceptionally low spring water levels to start work on a transformational project to return the river to its natural…
If you have removed a dam in 2019 or plan to remove a dam in the near future (through December 31, 2021), please fill in this short 6 question survey.…
In 2020, our partnership has grown with the joining of two new organizations, The Nature Conservancy and Wetlands International. Our partnership now includes seven organizations spanned across Europe. Together, we…
WWF CYMRU recommends dam removal to restore biodiversity in Wales
Recently, WWF CYMRU and the environmental consultancy, Ecosulis, produced the report, Wales’s Nature Crisis: Recommendations for an immediate emergency response. Within the report, they advocated to the Welsh government that…
Barrier removal and river restoration of spawning and nursery habitats in the River Vejle
River Vejle is one of the best rivers in Denmark with clean water, high biodiversity and a stunning river valley. But since the mid 1900s, the River Vejle has been…
The Ukrainian rock band, The Hardkiss, recently started their ticket sales for their upcoming concert on 29 May 2021 in Ukraine. However, there is something special about these tickets because…
We can expect more dam removals in Sweden in the next decade
In Sweden, great things are happening right now, as several municipalities are understanding the importance of living freshwater ecosystems. For example, the Klippans municipality has purchased three small-scale powerplants within…
New European Environment Agency report says dam removal helps to improve floodplain services A recent report published by the European Environment Agency shows the necessity of a more ecosystem-based approach…
Norfolk Rivers Trust recently removed a weir on the River Tiffey in Wymondham in March 2019. This weir removal improved local freshwater habitat, hydrology, fish migration, and other species populations.…
There are many studies indicating the pressure, stress and negative impact barriers like weirs and dams have on fish migration. However, there is hardly any research on the impact of…
During the Dam Removal Crowdfunding Evening event held yesterday at Circl in Amsterdam, Netherlands, WWF NL announced their new dam removal team building trip! From September 23-26 participants will have…
February came with some FLOW! Over the past year, we have been monitoring two huge dam removals in Europe, the Sindi Dam in Estonia and the Vezins Dam in France.…
On March 4th, WWF NL will host a fundraising event in the south of Amsterdam for their crowdfunding platform. As a part of the evening, they will screen the documentary,…
During the end of November, Dam Removal Europe partner, Rewilding Europe, held a webinar with 10 ERN members – representing 16 people from seven European countries – to discuss dam…
Recent research indicates the positive impacts of dam removal for fish and river health
More research uncovers how dam removal can return a river to a more natural state. Biologist at the University of Navarra (Spain), Amaia Angulo Rodeles, concluded in her doctoral…
Free Rivers Fund (FRF) is a collective of kayakers striving to help grassroot conservation initiatives to keep rivers running free. Our organisation was founded in 2017 by three European kayaker-based…
Trout return to Lake Acksjön after an absence of 100 years
After more than one hundred years of control, water is again flowing freely between Lake Acksjön and the Klarälven (Klar River) after a dam was removed in 2017. Lake Acksjön…
This past summerc two dams were removed from Shiretoko’s watershed in the Shiretoko National Park, in Japan. The purpose of these removals was to return the river back to its…
As an employee of Tyne Rivers Trust and Hexham resident, I’m very fortunate to work on and live beside the ‘best salmon river in England’. I regularly wander down to…
The River Restoration Centre is currently collating abstracts and is in the processes of selecting presentations to develop an exciting, interesting programme on a range of topics. Bookings are open…
Donations to remove dams are not only financial support but also moral support
Within one year after WWF Netherlands started the Dam Removal Crowdfunding Campaign we are now seeking donations to fund the first dam removal in Lithuanian history. It is because of…
Coalition Clean Baltic (CCB) CCB was established in February 1990, in Helsinki, when environmental non-governmental organizations (ENGO’s) from the countries of the Baltic Sea Region became united to co-operate in…
Selune Valley Revival: Where local residents and science me(e)t
Selune Valley Revival: Where local residents and science me(e)t Read the full report here (Or the French version here). The 5th International Dam Removal Seminar was held from the…
The weir at The Linney on the River Corve in Ludlow, Shropshire, UK has been in place for a couple of centuries. It’s existence was to allow for the movement…
New 10M € LIFE project will demolish four obsolete hydropower plants!
On September 16th The County Administrative Board of Skåne received funding from the EU to launch one of Europe's largest water restoration projects. The new EU LIFE program, 'Life Connects'…
Barrier removal revives local invertebrate population
At the beginning of 2019 a culvert of approximately 280 metres in length was removed by South Cumbria Rivers Trust in Crosthwaite, Cumbria. This project was the first in the…
New Guardian article highlights AMBER (Adaptive Management of Barriers in European Rivers) researchers who find that only 1% of UK's rivers are free-flowing. Many of their rivers are obstructed with…
Crowdfunded weir removal benefits after only two months!
On 3rd July 2019, a low-head weir on Smithies Brook near Clitheroe, Lancashire was removed by the Ribble Rivers Trust and a team of volunteers with thanks to a Europe-wide…
The removal of the Vezins dam in France is now well underway. As of August 26th, 35-40 % of the demolition was completed! It is expected that it will be…
Dam removal – catalyst for the restoration of inland waters
One of our main partners, the World Fish Migration Foundation, together with Wetlands International recently submitted a consultation letter to the European Commission proposing a focus on dam removal as…
The freeing of Hiitolanjoki River – the movement of salmon from Ladoga to headwaters
Environmental Manager of the Regional Council of South-Karelia Matti Vaittinen, fisherman and also actor Jasper Pääkkönen and Executive Director of the South Karelian Recreation Area Foundation Hanna Ollikainen are ready…
We are pleased to report that another weir has been successfully removed on the Swanside Brook, near Clitheroe, Lancashire. This provides restoration of natural processes and opens up 12km of…
Dam Removal Europe have awarded Ribble Rivers Trust (RRT) funding after a Europe-wide crowd funding appeal.The capital is for the removal of a weir across Smithies Brook near Clitheroe, Lancashire.…
In case you missed it! Estonia seminar recap On 22- 23 May 2019, 130 people from 23 countries came together in Pärnu, Estonia to share knowledge and connect at Let…
With a countdown followed by cheering and an ovation, a blocking piece of timber was raised and finally, the river was free-flowing again in Vantaa, Finland. The Tikkurila Dam was…
Sélune River, Normandy, France – In a historic moment for Europe’s rivers, the first, irreparable breach was made today in the 36 metre high Vezins Dam – kick-starting the biggest…
Finland to include dam removal in their national policies!
Two days after the removal of the Tikkurila Dam in Vantaa, Finland, the first Government of Finland released their new National Programme that allocates 18 million Euros to barrier removals.…
Selune Valley Revival! Dam Removal Europe, European Rivers Network and partners invites you for an amazing international seminar on 24-26 September 2019. International Seminar on dam removal in France…
Next generation dam removers in Slovenia! On the 13th of May, WWF Adria got opportunity to message to younger audiences about dam removal and its importance at the Scouts day…
AMBER study shows free flowing rivers hardly exist anymore in Europe
AMBER study shows free flowing rivers hardly exist anymore in Europe A new article, published in Nature, shows how the number of worlds rivers which are free flowing is…
A dam in a Lithuanian Natura2000 area is blocking the migration route for salmon and trout species. Now, we are raising funds to remove it! Be a part of the…
Let it Flow! International seminar on dam removal, Estonia
Let it Flow! International seminar on dam removal, Estonia Estonia, 22-23 May 2019 The Environment Agency of Estonia and Dam Removal Europe (DRE) partners invite you to join the fourth…
River Savers´ Association in Sweden (Älvräddarna) has started a crowdfunding movement with the aim of removing unnecessary migratory obstacles in Swedish watercourses, #slutsnackat (#stoptalking). Each year, a specific project is…
Lunch meeting: dam removal, a viable solution to regenerate european rivers
Lunch Meeting: Dam Removal, A Viable Solution to Restore European Rivers Brussels, 25 April 2019 12:30 to 14:00 hours Dam Removal Europe and DG Environment invite you to join for…
WWF Netherlands hosted their first dam removal event of 2019!
On January 19th, WWF Netherlands hosted a their first dam removal event! The room was full of energy with future and enthusiastic dam-removers. Bart Geenen, nature conservationist at WWF, kicked…
Check it out! We are happy to announce that we have finally opened up a FaceBook page! Follow us to receive updates, news, photos and all things Dam Removal Europe.…
Dam removal planned in Rönne å River in the south of Sweden
In the south of Sweden a small municipality - Klippan (pop.17 600) - has decided to acquire the three hydropower plants in Rönne å River with the purpose of removing…
Ministry of the Environment in Estonia invites you: Dam Removal Seminar
Save the Date! Estonia, 22 – 23 May 2019 The current river restoration in Estonia might be one of the most impressive projects in Europe around the issue of dam removals. The…
In Europe, we have been building barriers for centuries but we are now starting to realise there are much more barriers then we thought. We are building an atlas of…
On December 2, 2018, approximately one hundred people marched along the Verdugo River in Pontevedra, Spain from Soutomaior to Ponte Inferno—the location of the hydroelectric Ponte Inferno Dam. The concession…
This year Dam Removal Europe has been successful. In every direction it has grown as dam removals have gained more publicity and the expert network has expanded immensely. This year,…
We are so excited to announce that the first CROWDFUNDED barrier has been removed!! The Crosthwaite Culvert in Northern England needed 10.000 donated funds and we did it together! By…
Local protest calls for the removal of an expired dam in Pontevedra, Spain
On December 2, 2018, approximately one hundred people marched along the Verdugo River in Pontevedra, Spain from Ponte Comboa to Ponte Inferno—the location of the hydroelectric dam. The concession for…
On October 10th, Roberto Epple, president of the European Rivers Network (ERN), received the EuroNatur Award 2018 for his outstanding personal dedication to protecting European rivers. “It has always been…
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers support the removal of obsolete barriers
In this regulatory guidance letter, the U.S. ACE determine the removal of obsolete barriers as an “effective approach to restoring river and stream structure, functions, and dynamics.” They agree that…
This year, The European Environment Agency has written a report, European water: assessment of status and pressures 2018, on the state of Europe’s water. This report compiles the information the…
Swimways and River Management in the 21st Century, A Symposium in Washington, DC.
Image by Seppo Linonen On November 19th, The World Fish Migration Foundation and the Industry of Water Infrastructure and Management are hosting a symposium on ‘Swimways and River Management in…
Author: Arjan Berkhuysen ‘This is the tallest tree in France’. I was standing in front of an old mansion, which served as a bed & breakfast close to a…
A small scale study done on the River Eastburn Beck in England shows the positive impact weir removal has on brown trout populations. Earlier this year, Professor Jon Grey from…
There is a global boom in hydropower development, mainly fueled by public perception, especially because of the need to produce energy with less greenhouse gas emissions. Thousands of major…
The Hydropower Industry’s Perspective on Dam Removal
During the past Dam Removal Europe seminar in Sweden, Sara Sandberg from Fortum and Johan Tielman from E.On presented “The hydropower industry’s perspective on dam removal.” During their presentation…
On September 30th, Euronatur, Riverwatch and Center for the Environment delivered a joint press release on the concert for Balkan Rivers in Saravejo. This past Saturday, hundreds of concert goers…
Practices of small hydropower and dam removal in China
Author: Dr CUI Zhenhua According to the 13th Hydropower Development Plan of China (2015-2020), issued by National Energy Administration, small and medium hydropower is strictly restricted and the retirement mechanism…
Intentions for a barrier-free Municipality in Sweden!
This past September 140 experts from 23 different countries met in the city of Hudiksvall, Sweden, 300 km north of Stockholm. There, they participated in a conference on dam…
Local community members band together to save their river
A joint press release by EuroNatur, Riverwatch, and Center for Environment recognizes the victorious effort of 200 community members to stop a dam from being built. Last Friday, local villagers…
How to remove big hydro-power dams and the lessons learned
An interview with Roberto Apple By Rik Bomer - Happy Fish Journey In France in the small river the Seluné is something drastically going to change. Two structures that changed…
Removal of the 22 meter high Yecla de Yeltes dam In April 2018 the removal of the Yecla de Yeltes dam was started by the Confederación Hidrográfica del Duero (CHD),…
$1.02 billion hydropower project goes terribly wrong causing local disaster
This past Monday, 23 June 2018, the hydroelectric dam built in Laos collapsed. According to Laos News Agency, the flash flooding left several people dead, hundreds missing, and thousands displaced.…
In Galicia, officials are starting the paperwork to remove dams across the region
Local government in Galicia have begun on the long-term strategy to remove obsolete dams and open up rivers. They also are making it harder than ever to restore current dams…
Removing tens of thousands of obsolete dams in Europe will bring life back to rivers We proudly present: The Dam Removal Europe Policy Report: A viable solution for the future…
Lithuania has a huge potential in river restoration
Conclusions and results of the Dam Removal Europe Workshop in Lithuania Date: 2 – 3 July 2018 By Karolina Gurjazkaite On 2 July the Lithuanian Ministry of Environment (Aplinkos ministerija)…
Fully booked! To be or not to be… removed | International seminar on dam removal, Sweden
To be or not to be... removed | International seminar on dam removal Sweden, 24 – 26 September 2018 Karlstad University (KAU), Hudiksvall municipality, County Board Gävleborg and Dam Removal Europe…
To dam or to remove? How to improve river connectivity
An EU initiative is mapping dams and barriers across the continent to identify those that need to be restored or lifted. The database could help strike a balance between economic…
Crowd Funding Platform for dam removal! We are very happy to announce that WWF Netherlands just launched the Dam Removal Crowd Funding Platform! The site is hosted and fully supported…
Dam Removal Europe Workshop in Lithuania Date: 2 – 3 July 2018 Next week, Dam Removal Europe along with the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania, will host…
Nature: Europe is demolishing its dams to restore ecosystems
Most scientists welcome the dam-removal trend but some call for research into potential ill effects. Dam Removal Europe is growing fast since its official launch on November of 2016 in…
Bike migration stops at the Vezins Dam Rik Bomer started cycling in April 2018 from Madrid to Groningen visiting on his way amazing rivers and people. In his words: “I…
Fantastic barrier removal in Tees River Basin The Cloff Bridge weir was on a tributary of the Tees called North Burn –one of the few downstream of and therefore not…
Criteria for decision making towards the improvement of river connectivity and dam removal considering the impacts of invasive fish species in the Iberian Peninsula
“Criteria for decision making towards the improvement of river connectivity and dam removal considering the impacts of invasive fish species in the Iberian Peninsula” (CIREF and Wetland International) The Iberian…
30 years of data reveal dramatic increase in abundance of brown trout following the removal of a small hydrodam
Birnie-Gauvin, K., Larsen, M. H., Nielsen, J., & Aarestrup, K. (2017).30 years of data reveal dramatic increase in abundance of brown trout following the removal of a small hydrodam. Journal…
You kill the dam, you are killing a part of me This study done by Fox et al at Dartmouth College (New Hampshire, USA) “reveal how complex cultural dynamics competing…
Sustainability - Open Access Journal Special Issue in open-access journal Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050, IF 1.789) entitled "Integrating Ecohydraulics in River Restoration: Advances in Science and Applications". Deadlinefor manuscript submissions: 31…
MAVA foundation’s grants The MAVA foundationsupports conservation that benefits people and nature through four formal programs in the Mediterranean, Coastal West Africa,and Switzerland. Thanks to this grant (which has recently…
USA continues to remove historic barriers to recover their rivers’ health and fisheries
USA continues to remove historic barriers to recover their rivers’ health and fisheries Although North America has over 10,000 years of human history, the best conserved legacy of construction comes…
World Fish Migration Day 2018! As some of you already know (because you participated!) this World Fish Migration Daywas an amazing success. All the team is thrilled and really moved…
Major Polish rivers are seriously threatened by government plans
Major Polish rivers are seriously threatened by government plans Save the Rivers Coalition(Poland) brings together organisations which protect Poland’s rivers, streams and wetlands, and the coalition includes scientists, individual persons,…
Salmon comes back to Twynholm after almost 100 years thanks to a dam removal
Salmon comes back to Twynholm after almost 100 years thanks to a dam removal One of the barriers removed in Scotland in September of 2016 thanks to WEF* (Water Environment…
Tackling barriers in Wales Dealing with barriers in Wales is part of the day job for Natural Resources Wales and its partners – the 6 rivers trusts in Wales. In…
More barrier removals in England! Thanks to the efforts of the South East Rivers Trust (SERT), the Environment Agency (EA) and Thames Rivers Trust (TRT) are removing more barriers in…
Barriers also being removed in Czech Republic! Thanks to the EU projectLIFE CORCONTICA, which started in 2012 and ends this year, the first barrier removals (that we know of) in…
AMBER & Dam removal Europe seminar and field visit
AMBER & Dam Removal Europe seminar and field visit Date: 16 – 17 April 2018 Introduction Rivers rank among some of the most threatened ecosystems in the world, and are…
Open rivers – Dam Removal seminar, the Netherlands/Belgium
Open rivers - Dam Removal seminar, the Netherlands/Belgium Date: 6 April 2018 On Friday the 6thof April a seminar on the removal of dams and weirs was celebrated in Gravenvoeren,…
River Continuity Restoration and Diadromous Fishes: Much More than an Ecological Issue
River Continuity Restoration and Diadromous Fishes: Much More than an Ecological Issue This paper presents the main challenges for defining, evaluating and achieving effective river continuity restoration. You can request…
Increased sediment load during a large-scale dam removal changes nearshore subtidal communities
Increased sediment load during a large-scale dam removal changes nearshore subtidal communities You can download this paper for free in PLOS one website. In addition, you can get this paper…
European grant to help fund your dam removal project
European grant to help fund your dam removal project Some people may know little about the The European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF). This fund was created to improve and…
Save the date: Dam Removal Europe Workshop in Sweden When: 24-26 of September 2018 Location: Hudiksvall, Stockholm, Sweden. What: Interesting workshop with the latest news on dam removal from Sweden…
Wetlands International webinar series: Dam Removal Step by Step
Wetlands International webinar series: Dam Removal Step by Step In November and December 2016, a free webinar series called “Restoring river continuity: methods and open challenges” was celebrated thanks to…
More than 1,700 future barriers planned in Turkey Several organizations in Turkey have now convened to work against the massive construction of dams in the country. The group called “Turkey…
The new Fish Passage 2018 website The new Fish Passage 2018 conference website is now active. Here you will find information related to this international conference, where the dam removal…
The American Rivers dam removal database now available to public
USA: The American Rivers dam removal database now available to public Thanks to the compilation of work undertaken over several years, American Rives has now made available for the public…
日本における最初のダム撤去 | Yes, yes, you understood correctly “First Dam removal in Japan” This is the first dam removal ever done in Japan and it all started thanks to a local people…
Vantaa River dam removal (Finland): Big challenge, great expectations
Vantaa River dam removal (Finland): Big challenge, great expectations This dam removal project is taking place in the middle of Vantaa City (Finland) in 2019. This is an interesting case…
Swedish film The removal of dams in Sweden is increasingly seen as a very effective ecological measure to restore river wildlife. The removals of the Sofieholm and Nianån hydropower dams,…
More dams removed in Spain! Spanish basin authorities are making big efforts every day to remove obsolete obstacles. Project initiatives usually succeed as nobody is willing to pay the maintenance…
Dam Removals in Sweden Swedish government is also making a great effort updating their obstacle database (over 10,000 obstacles along the whole country) and our findings show that Sweden has…
Dam Removals in France The removal of dams and weirs has been happening for centuries. And since the 90’s, removals have only increased. USA has already removed more than 1,300…
Workshop on dam and weir removal in the urban environment
DAM REMOVAL EUROPE Workshop Workshop on dam and weir removal in the urban environment - 25 & 26 September 2017 Birmingham, England, UK The 2nd Dam Removal Europe Workshop, jointly hosted…