We have compiled a large selection of reports, presentations, guides and manuals related to dam removal.
Guidances and manuals
- European Comission 2021 – Biodiversity Strategy 2030 – Barrier Removal for River Restoration
- TNC 2022 – Restoring Free-flowing Rivers in Europe, A practitioner’s toolkit for dam removal
- WWF 2022 – Dam removal – A growing trend to fix Europe’s rivers
- WWF 2021 – The potential of barrier removal to reconnect Europe’s rivers
- Schmidt K. 2023 – Practitioner’s Guide to Hydropower Dam Removal. American Rivers and Hydropower Reform Coalition
- Headwaters Economics 2016 – Dam Removal: Case Studies on the Fiscal, Economic, Social, and Environmental Benefits of Dam Removal
- River Alliance of Wisconsin & Trout Unlimited 2017 – Dam Removal: A Citizens Guide to Saving Rivers
- Centro Ibérico de Restauración Fluvial (CIREF) 2017 – Criteria for decision-making towards the improvement of river connectivity and dam removal considering the impacts of invasive fish species in the Iberian Peninsula
- British Columbia Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development 2019 – Dam decommissioning guidelines
- Garcia de Leaniz & O’Hanley 2021 – Best practices for selecting barriers within European catchments
- South Carolina Aquatic Connectivity Team 2021 – Removal of obsolete dam in South Carolina: A handbook for projects managers and dam owners
- Verheij et al. 2021 – A pan-European survey to strengthen and improve policies and strategic planning regarding river continuity restoration. European Centre for River Restoration (ECRR)
Dam Removal Europe Reports
- Gough P. et al. 2018 – Dam Removal. A viable solution for the future of our European rivers. Dam Removal Europe
- Brink K. et al. 2018 – From Sea to Source 2.0. Protection and restoration of fish migration in rivers worldwide. World Fish Migration Foundation
- Helmer W. 2020 – Dam Removal Europe: Strategy 2020 – 2030. Dam Removal Europe
- Sala and van Treeck 2021 – Dam Removal Progress 2020. World Fish Migration Foundation
- Mouchlianitis F.A. 2022 – Dam Removal Progress 2021. World Fish Migration Foundation
- Mouchlianitis F.A. 2022 – AMBER Barrier Tracker: Using Citizen Science to Track Barriers in Europe. World Fish Migration Foundation
- Mouchlianitis F.A. 2023 – Dam Removal Progress 2022. World Fish Migration Foundation
- Mouchlianitis F.A. 2024 – Dam Removal Progress 2023. World Fish Migration Foundation
- Mouchlianitis F.A. (2025). Dam Removal Progress 2024
Non-DRE references
- Barbarossa et al. (2020). Impacts of current and future large dams on the geographic range connectivity of freshwater fish worldwide. PNAS 177: 3648-3655. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1912776117
- Belletti et al. (2020). More than one million barriers fragment Europe’s rivers. Nature 588: 436-441. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-020-3005-2
- Blachly et al. (2023). Integrating public preferences with biophysical production possibilities an application to ecosystem services from dam removal. Ecology and Society 28: 51. https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-13739-280151
- Bubb et al. (2021). Short-term effects of low-head barrier removals on fish communities and habitats. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution 9: 697106. https://doi.org/10.3389/fevo.2021.697106
- Buchanan et al. (2022). A machine learning approach to identify barriers in stream networks demonstrates high prevalence of unmapped riverine dams. Journal of Environmental Management 302: 113952. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113952
- Carolli et al. (2023). Impacts of existing and planned hydropower dams on river fragmentation in the Balkan Region. Science of the Total Environment 871: 161940. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.161940
- Cortés-Espino et al. (2023). Valuing free-flowing rivers the influence of social value on willingness to pay for ecosystem services protection. Water 15: 1279. https://doi.org/10.3390/w15071279
- Dopico et al. (2022). Water security determines social attitudes about dams and reservoirs in South Europe. Scientific Reports 12: 6148. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-10170-7
- Duda and Bellmore (2022). Dam removal and river restoration. Encyclopedia of Inland Waters (Second Edition) 2: 576-585. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-819166-8.00101-8
- Duda et al. (2023). Patterns, drivers, and a predictive model of dam removal cost in the United States. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution 11: 1215471. https://doi.org/10.3389/fevo.2023.1215471
- Garcia de Leaniz and O’Hanley (2022). Operational methods for prioritizing the removal of river barriers: Synthesis and guidance. Science of the Total Environment 848: 157471. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157471
- Habel et al. (2020). Dam and reservoir removal projects: a mix of social‑ecological trends and cost‑cutting attitudes. Scientific Reports 10: 19210. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-76158-3
- Hermoso et al. (2021). An accessible optimisation method for barrier removal planning in stream networks. Science of the Total Environment 752: 141943. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.141943
- Jumani et al. (2022). A new index to quantify longitudinal river fragmentation – Conservation and management implications. Ecological Indicators 136: 108680. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2022.108680
- Keijzer et al. (2024). Threats of dams to the persistence of the world’s freshwater fishes. Global Change Biology 30: e17166. https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.17166
- Ma et al. (2022). Amplification of downstream flood stage due to damming of fine-grained rivers. Nature Communications 13: 3054. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-022-30730-9
- Maavara et al. (2020). River dam impacts on biogeochemical cycling. Nature Reviews Earth & Environment 1: 103-116. https://doi.org/10.1038/s43017-019-0019-0
- Parasiewicz et al. (2023). Over 200,000 kilometers of free-flowing river habitat in Europe is altered due to impoundment. Nature Communications 14: 6289. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-40922-6
- Schäfer (2021). Legal Protection Schemes for Free-Flowing Rivers in Europe An Overview. Sustainability 13: 6423. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13116423
- Spinti et al. 2023 – The evolution of dam induced river fragmentation in the United States. Nature Communications 14: 3820. 423. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13116423
- Verhelst et al. 2021 – Toward a roadmap for diadromous fish conservation – the Big Five considerations. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 19: 396-403. https://doi.org/10.1002/fee.2361
- Zarri et al. 2022 – The Evolutionary Consequences of Dams and Other Barriers for Riverine Fishes. BioScience 72: 431-448. https://doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biac004
- Zhao et al. 2021 – Impacts of dams and reservoirs on local climate change – A global perspective. Environmental Research Letters 16: 104043. https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/ac263c
Presentations
- International Conference 2023 - Bucharest, Romania
- Free Flow Webinar 2023
- UK Dam Removal Conference
- Free Flow Webinar 2022
- International Seminar 2022 - Lisbon, Portugal
- Removing 'Road Dams' in Europe? Webinar 2022
- DRE goes Alps 2021
- DRE International Seminar 2019 - Normandy, France
- DRE International Seminar 2019 - Estonia
- Dam Removal Workshop 2018 - Vilnius, Lithuania
- DRE International Seminar 2018 - Hudiksvall, Sweden
- Dam Removal Workshop 2018 - Madrid, Spain
- DRE International Seminar 2017 - UK
- DRE International Seminar 2016 - Spain
Presentations
- Coveleski Kristen, Inter-Fluve (USA), More Than A Dam – Considering impacts to infrastructure prior to dam removal
- Diaconu Daniel, Bucharest University (ROU), Longitudinal connectivity part of ecological river reconstructions actions (Romanian version), Longitudinal connectivity, part of ecological river reconstruction actions (English version)
- Fernández Garrido Pao, World Fish Migration Foundation (NLD), Over 20 years removing barriers in European countries: Where? Who? Why?
- Găvan Alex, Alex Găvan Foundation (ROU), Restoring connectivity for a critically endangered and endemic fish, Romania’s asprete
- Gheorghiu Corina, WWF Romania (ROU), A path for dam removal movement in Romania
- Lescinskaite Jone, Ministry of Environment (LTU), Dam removal in legislative work: Case of Lithuania
- Lyratzaki, MedINA (GRC), Scaling up Dam Removal: Implementation plan for SE Europe
- Nelson Nick, Inter-Fluve (USA), Erosion, Deposition & Contamination OH MY!
- Rusu Cristian, National Administration of Romania Waters (ROU), Situation of longitudinal connectivity of Romanian rivers and restoration measures
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Szabo-Meszaros Marcell, Danube4All (HUN), Reconnect Rivers, Floodplains and Delta
- Trewby Iain, Fauna & Flora (ROU), Supporting river restoration in Romania
- Unzurrunzaga Iturbe Arantxa, Gipuzkoa Provincial Council (ESP), Gipuzkoa Connectivity Master Plan 2020-2025. A tool to make decisions
Recordings
Presentations
- Coeck Johan, INBO – Research Institute for Nature and Forest (BEL), WG FISH & Master Plan for Migratory Fish
- De Bruijne Wilco, Oak Consultants (NLD), How The Netherlands is approaching the 2030 EU biodiversity targets
- D’hont Didier, Vlaamse Milieumaatschappij (BEL), Dam removal as a tool for integrated water management in Belgium
- Garnier Claire-Cécile & Vauclin Sophia, Direction de l’eau et de la biodiversité (FRA) & Ministère de la Transition écologique (FRA), Why France is investing in free-flowing rivers
- Gosselain Véronique, ISC (BEL), Masterplan Fish & the role of coordination for river restoration
- Molitor Carole, Administration de la Gestion de l’Eau (LUX), Luxembourg’s growing ambition for barrier removal for restoring rivers
- Müller Nadine, Wasserstraßen- und Schifffahrtsamt Ems-Nordsee (GER), Water management and ecological connectivity of the federal waterway Ems
- Schmitt Kathrin, German Federal Institute of Hydrology (GER), Insights from Germany and ECOSTAT Core Group
- Sommerhäuser Mario, Emschergenossenschaft/Lippeverband (GER), Renaturalisation of the Ems – A lighthouse project
Presentations
- Bellini Lawrence, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (GBR), Barrier removal using the SEPA Water Environment Fund
- Bryant Luke, West Cumbria Rivers Trust (GBR), Weir’s it Gone? The ups and downs of removing a much-loved and much-maligned weir
- Entwistle Neil & Heritage George, University of Salford, Dynamic Rivers, (GBR) Overcoming the pain barrier: Stories of successful weir removal
- Evoy Pete, South Cumbria Rivers Trust (GBR), Bowston weir removal – A weir too far?
- Fisher Ben, Ebsford Environmental (GBR), Barrier removals: A contractor’s perspective
- Grzesiok Christopher – Environment Agency (GBR), Dovecliff Weir Removal: The Final Breakdown
- Iturbe Arantza Unzurrunzaga, Gipuzkoa provincial council (SPA), Getting Kilometers Of Connectivity
- Jacklin Tim, Wild Trout Trust (GBR), Bang for buck at Scotton
- Jacklin Tim, Wild Trout Trust (GBR), Salmon, Snakes and Ladders: the ups and downs of a weir removal
- Jones Josh, The Rivers Trust, Fragmented rivers: the desk-based bit
- Moir Hamish & Gillies Eric, CBEC (GBR), The sustainable ‘nature-based’ management of sediment at dam structures: design and implementation case studies from Scotland, England and Iceland
- Nash Kevin, Environment Agency (GBR), Managed and Un-managed weir removal
- Olsson Karin, County Administrative Board of Scania (SWE), The success of dam removals and river restorations: a catchment approach
- Perfect Charles, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (GBR), Removing the Garlogie Dam (part I & part II)
- Senior Alice & Webb Simon, United Utilities, Natural England (GBR), Lake naturalisation through impoundment removal
- Spees Jack, Ribble Rivers Trust (GBR), Barriers to barrier removal
- Viswan Sangeetha, Environment Agency (GBR) The First Avenue Weir removals works
- Wanningen Herman, World Fish Migration Foundation (NDL), Dam Removal: Restoring the biodiversity of European rivers by removing dams
Recordings
Presentations
- Borg Christer, Älvräddarna (SWE), How Northern great rivers were kept flowing freely (featuring Torne river)
- De Bruijne Wilco, Oak Consultants (NDL), Hot spots in Dutch free-flowing rivers
- Eichelmann Ulrich, River Watch (AUT), Blue Heart Beats on the Balkans
- Phang Sui Chian & Royte Joshua, The Nature Conservancy (USA), River protection, restoration, community management and strategies for water security and climate risk reduction
- Repnik Petra, ICPDR HYMO TG (SLO), ICPDR River connectivity in Danube catchment
Presentations
- Babetto Illenia, CINEA (BEL), LIFE & River Connectivity
- Bastino Valentina, European Commission – Directorate General for the Environment (BEL), How to deliver the 25,000km free-flowing rivers target in Europe
- Birk Sebastian, Merlin – University of Duisburg-Essen (GER), Towards 25,000 km of free-flowing rivers — the MERLIN project for mainstreaming river and wetland restoration in Europe
- Bochechas Jorge, ICNF (POR), Road crossings as barriers to small fish in river Vascão. The first case of removal and rehabilitation of fluvial continuity
- Bowser Chris, Department of Environmental Conservation, New York (USA), The Community Science Eel Project – Everyone is part of Busting Barriers
- Branco Paulo (POR), Project Damned Fish – Impact of structural and functional river network connectivity losses on fish biodiversity – Optimizing management solutions
- Brotherton Paul, Wetlands International (NDL), The European Green Deal to the rescue. New policies to recover and protect EU rivers
- Brufao Curiel Pedro, Universidad de Extremadura (SPA), Never in use standing still
- Castro Paulo, APA (POR), Planning dam removal in Portugal
- Costantino Paulo, ProTEJO (POR), The ecocide of the Tagus River by new dams
- Garcia de Leaniz Carlos, CSAR (GBR), What is needed to help MS comply with Article 7
- Goltara Andrea, Centro Italiano per la Riqualificazione Fluviale (ITA), San Salvatore Dam – 100 years waiting to be removed
- Grzesiok Chris & Herickx Paul, Environment Agency (GBR), Medieval weir removal in UK – how to deconstruct ancient history
- Krolopp Andras, EU and global policy agendas – how freshwater connectivity could benefit
- Leščinskaitė Jonė, Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania (LTU), Starting up dam removal in Lithuania and future plans
- Macdonald Gwen, Open Rivers Programme (NDL), Open Rivers Programme – 42.5 million to open up rivers
- Miranda Catarina, GEOTA (POR), Deconstructing barriers in Portugal – the role of the Rios Livres Project
- Newell Helena, Rewilding Europe (NDL), Financial mechanisms to support dam removal
- Quaglietta Lorenzo, ANP/WWF (POR), Dam Removal in Portugal – Challenges, opportunities and status quo
- Raposo Almeida Pedro (POR), LIFE AGUEDA – insights from an ongoing river restoration
- Roussel Jean-Marc, INRAE, OFB, AESN (FRA), Biggest dam removal in Europe – 2 years later
- Rudberg Peter, GeoViable (SWE), Sweden’s national plan for hydropower reviews
- Singler Amy, The Nature Conservancy & American Rivers (USA), Mainstreaming Dam Removal in the U.S.
- Spanicek Branka, WWF Adria (CRO), First weir demolitions in the Balkans
- Wanningen Herman, World Fish Migration Foundation (NDL), The power of a movement – scaling up Dam Removal in Europe
Recordings
Removing ‘Road Dams’ in Europe?
Presentations
- Aarestrup Kim, Technical University of Denmark (DEN), How can ‘deculverting’ become business as usual in Europe
- Garcia de Leanis Carlos and Amber Consortium, Swansea University (GBR), Death by a Million Pipes
- Gillespie Nathaniel, U.S. Forest Service (USA), What is the Problem with Culverts and Road-Crossings?
- Gubernick Robert R.G., U.S. Forest Service (USA), Stream Simulation Design Principles and Applications in the U.S.A.
- Jyrkänkallio-Mikkola Jenny, WWF Finland (FIN), Restoring river connectivity in Finland by opening up and retrofitting culverts
- Perä Sofia, County Administrative Board of Norrbotten Sweden (SWE), LIFE+ project 2011-2016 Remibar – Remediation of barriers in streams
- Redeker Marq, CDM Smith (USA), Some International Culvert Fish Passage Guidance
- Royte Joshua, The Nature Conservancy (USA), Road Crossing Barriers and Systemic Solutions
- Weinhold Mark, US Forest Service (USA), Retrofitting culverts (video)
Reports
Presentations
- Aarestrup Kim, DTU Aqua (DEN), Dam removal is the Holy Grail of river restoration: Ecological benefits of dam removal in Denmark
- Arenillas Lidia, Tajo River Basin Authority (SPA), Spanish legislation
- Arufe Carmen, WWF Netherlands (NDL), Crowdfunding for dam removal
- Ayboga Ercan (GER), Lessons learned from the removal of the Krebsbach Dam
- Baffert Claire, WWF EPO (BEL), Opportunities for dam removal under the EU Biodiversity Strategy
- Bittner David, SFV (CHE), Significance of river continuity to fish population
- Bösiger Ruedi, WWF Switzerland (CHE), How removing “eternal rights” of water use might lead to dam removals
- Brandtner Markus, Water Management Agency Weilheim (GER), Removal of a small weir in the Windach
- Dean Steve, Environmental Agency (GBR), Weir today, gone tomorrow? An approach to understanding and managing historic weirs in England
- Egger Gerhard , WWF Austria (AUT), Removal of the “Hornbachsperre” Showcase from the Lech River in Tyrol (Austria)
- Egger Gregory, KIT (GER), Decline of gravel banks and related species (Myricaria) due to river degradation
- Eichelmann Ulrich, Riverwatch (GER), The Altenau Story, one of the most remarkable river restorations in Germany
- Epple Roberto, ERN (FRA), Selune example: Why the concession was not prolonged
- Fernández Garrido Pao, World Fish Migration Foundation (NDL), Lessons learned from the World Fish Migration Day
- Garcia de Leaniz Carlos, University of Swansea (GBR), Did the publication of the AMBER map change opinions and push removals?
- Garcia de Leaniz Carlos , Swansea University (GBR), Extent of river fragmentation in Europe: Results and recommendations from the AMBER Project
- Gründler Samuel, Swiss Fishery Association (CHE), Global warming induced fish die-off in the Rhein 2018 and mitigation measures taken
- Gurjazkaitė Karolina (LTU), Dam removal in a country, where dam removal used to be impossible (Lithuania)
- Helmer Wouter, Rewilding Europe (NDL), Dam Removal – Exploring Investable Projects
- Hendricks Paul, Environment Agency (GBR), England legislation
- Hossli Christian, Aqua Viva (CHE), Dismantling of a longitudinal dam right in the middle of Zurich
- Hossli Christian, Aqua Viva (CHE), Removal of a small powerplant in Schöftland (Switzerland)
- Hossli Christian, Aqua Viva & Cathy Hutchings, WWF Switzerland (CHE), Swiss methodology for identification and prioritization of obsolete dams
- Iho Antti, Natural Resources Institute (FIN), Assessing the economic rationale of small-scale dam removal
- Iho Antti, Natural Resources Institute (FIN), A truthful bidding mechanism for micro-hydropower plant removals
- Jourdan Stéphane & Carpentier Jean-Luc, Water Agency Artoise-Picardie (FRA), Subsidising and leading the removal of small dams in Northern France
- Kebe Leon, WWF Adria (CRO), Managing dam removal in Slovenia
- Lambert Beth, Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game (USA), The economic effects of ecological restoration and dam removal in Massachusetts
- Lorke Andreas, University Koblenz-Landau (GER), Methan production in large and small reservoirs in Bavaria and Rhineland-Palatinate
- Margraf Christine, BUND Naturschutz (GER), Free flowing Salzach: The power of images and visions
- Moryc David, American Rivers (USA), Restoring the Snake River through dam removal
- Müller Andreas, Chromgruen (GER), Prioritization concept in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Müller Bernhard, Water Management Office Weilheim (GER), Removal and reconstruction of a weir at the Ammer River
- Ossyssek Stefan, WWF Germany (GER), Status of barriers in Bavarian rivers
- Peress Joseé, OFB (FRA), French legislation
- Peter Armin, FishConsulting (CHE), Effects of barriers on fish and outcome of barrier removal in Switzerland
- Poupard Christophe, Agence de l‘Eau Seine-Normandie (FRA), Selune, the biggest dam removal in Europe
- Primo Carlos Marcos, NAIAD (SPA), Dam removal at the Duero River in Spain
- Rauch Pablo, BOKU (AUT), A pan-Alpine overview on the status of rivers
- Säkkinen Teppo, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland (FIN), Government programme to restore migratory fish populations in Finland
- Soissons Laura, INRAE (FRA), Scientific program to understand the mechanisms of restoration of the Selune River (France) following the removal of two large dams
- Stecca Guglielmo, NIWA (NZL), Modelling the impact of dams and exotic vegetation in New Zealand braided rivers
- Tockner Klement , Senckenberg Society (GER), Importance and threats to river ecosystems – with a focus on Europe and the Alpine Space
- Vilhunen Sampsa, WWF Finland (FIN), Finnish campaign for dam removal
Show case videos
- Showcase video: Austria: Removal of a torrent control at River Hornbach in the Natura-2000-site Lech-Valley (Tyrol)
- Showcase video: Bavaria: We must clear the way, dam removal at Mitternacher Ohe
- Showcase video: France: First dam removal in France at Allier River
- Showcase video: France: The biggest dam removal in Europa, La Roche-qui-Boit dam at the Selune River
- Showcase video: Lithuania: Bražuolė: The first dam removal in Lithuania
- Showcase video: Switzerland: Dam removal in Schöftland – removal of a small powerplant
- Showcase video: UK: Weir removal planned in the Lake District
Reports
The full report on the seminar (English)
The full report on the seminar (French)
Presentations
- Allardi Jean, Association Internationale de défense du saumon Atlantique (FRA), Creation of values by the return of the salmon in a free valley
- Berrée Gilles, Direction Départementale des Territoire et de la Mer de la Manche (FRA), Selune dams removals operation
- Birnie-Gauvin Kim, Freshwater Fisheries and Ecology National Institute of Aquatic Resources, Technical University of Denmark (DEN), Barrier removal and river restoration: benefitting fish, people and the economy
- Crave Alain, Fovet Ophélie, Rollet Anne-Julia, Lissak Candide, Université de Caen, INRA, Université Rennes, CNRS (FRA), Hydro-sedimentary, biogeochemical and geomorphological characterization and dynamics of the Sélune River
- Doron Jean-Paul, Fédération Nationale de la Pêche (FRA), Associative organisation for recreational fishing and river continuity
- Epple Roberto, European Rivers Network (FRA), Dam removal in France: history and portrait
- Fauriel Olivier and Le Villain Stéphane, Agence Française pour la biodiversité et Agence de l’Eau Seine Normandie (FRA), Restoration of ecological continuity in Orne river, benefits and biological response
- Fernández Garrido Pao, World Fish Migration Foundation (NDL), Portrait of a new European movement of opening up swim ways in rivers
- Fraisse Stéphane, Institut National de Recherche Agronomique (FRA), The Sélune Research Program
- Garnier Claire-Cécile, Ministère de l’écologie (FRA), French legislation ecological continuity
- Germaine Marie-Anne, Université Paris Ouest Nanterre (FRA), Is the removal of the Selune dams also a failure? Social approach to ecological restoration
- Georgeon Mathieu, Fédération du Pas de Calais pour la pêche et la protection du milieu aquatique (FRA), Restoration of the La Hem river basin in the Nord Pas de Calais
- Grant Gordon, Forest Service, PNW Research Station (USA), Lessons learned about the physical and aquatic response of rivers to dam removal
- Grzesiok Christopher, Herickx Paul, Environment Agency (GBR), Dove Cliff Weir Removal: River Restoration or Heritage Vandalism
- Hayes Françis, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (GBR), Water Environmental Fund for river restoration
- Jouée Aurélie et Goupil Erick, SAGE Selune et Communauté d’agglomération du Mont Saint-Michel Normandie (FRA), Selune Valley revival
- Lambert Beth, Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration (USA), The economic impacts of ecological restoration and dam removal in Massachusetts
- Ollikainen Hanna and Vilhunen Sampsa, South Karelian Foundation for Recreation Areas and WWF Finland (FIN), The largest dam removal in Finland, River Hiitolanjoki, paving the way for new era in river restoration
- Piscart Christophe, Roussel Jean-Marc and Petit Eric, CNRS, INRA (FRA), Biocenoses of the Sélune, functioning and evolution
- Rault Pablo, INRA (FRA), Selune Observatory
- Richard Nina, CETU Elmis Ingénieries, Université de Tours (FRA), Maisons-Rouges removal on the Vienne river, 20 years later: monitoring sedimentary dynamics, habitats and fauna and flora
- Shin Jenny, Korean Federation of Environmental Movement (KOR), Korea’s Dam Removal Campaign, Restoration of Four Major Rivers
- Royte Joshua, The Nature Conservancy (USA), Ecological and social impacts of dam removals on the Kennebec and Penobscot Rivers, Maine
- Thenail Claudine, Alignier Audrey, Alignier Simon, Bernez Ivan, INRA, Université Rennes (FRA), Design of an observatory device and pre-dismantling inventory (2015-2018); Landscapes and regions of the Sélune Valley (Séripage project)
Presentations
- Birnie Gauvin Kim, Denmark Technical University (DEN), Barrier removal: The Danish Perspective
- Irvin Bob, American Rivers (USA), From Monkey-wrenching to Mainstream: 30 years of dam removal and river restoration in the USA
- Jaaksoo Raimo, Ministry of Environment Estonia (EST), Remediation of Purtse River Basin and introduction to second fieldtrip
- Jormola Jukka, Finnish Environment Institute (FIN), Dam removal in Finland: Reasons, goals, status and social perspective
- Lintinen Otso, Ramboll (FIN), Removal of the Tikkurila Dam: From barrier to breeding place
- Ojala Olav, Ministry of Environment Estonia (EST), Overview of investments on rivers in Estonia
- Olsson Ivan, County Administrative Board of Skåne (SWE), River connectivity, habitats and water quality towards restored ecosystem services in Rönne å River
- Tammur Külli, Environment Agency (EST), Restoration of Pärnu River Basin
- Urquijo Luengo Aitziber and Echandi Almandoz Nekane, Basque Water Agency (SPA), Dam Removals in Basque Country
- Vilhunen Sampsa, WWF Finland (FIN), Dam Removal Europe and introduction of the diverse formula for Finnish dam removals
Presentations
- Bowes Rachel, Karlstad University (SWE), Too Many Dammed Rivers
- Fernández Garrido Pao, World Fish Migration Foundation (NDL), Dam removal and dam management in Europe
- Wanningen Herman, World Fish Migration Foundation (NDL), Connecting fish, rivers and people
- Wildman Laura, Princeton Hydro (USA), Art of Dam Removal
Recordings
Video Presentations: Watch the Video Presentations
Presentations
- Ayboga Ercan, Bauhaus University of Weimar (GER), Removal of the Krebsbach Dam Lessons Learned
- Bowes Rachel, Karlstad University (SWE), Social perspectives on Dam Removal
- Coghlan Brian, Inland Fisheries Ireland (IRL), Irish Barriers – Identification, mitigations and removals
- Denyshchyk Olga, WWF Ukraine (UKR), Ukranian rivers and the will to remove useless dams
- Emanuelsson Axel, Norconsult (SWE), Dam removal in Lake Acksjön
- Erkinaro Jaakko, Natural Resources Institute (FIN), Migratory Salmonid fish and dams, do they mix?
- Fokkens Bart, European Centre for River Restoration (NDL), River basin connectivity and dam management – The importance of sharing practices through knowledge networks
- Fraisse Stéphane, French National Institute for Agricultural Research (FRA), Pre- and post-removal study of Vézins and La Roche qui Boit dams
- Gonzalez Fernandez Gustavo, Iberian Centre for Restoration (SPA), Dam Removal vs Invasive Species Report
- Hagelin Anna, Gavleborg County Administrative Board (SWE), When dam removal is not an option-Rehabilitating River Dalälven
- Harbicht Andrew, Karlstad University (SWE), Marieberg Dam removal, River Mörrumsån
- Herickx Paul, Environment Agency (GBR), Unlocking the Severn – Delivering weir removal as the first phase
- Kruse Joakim, Bothnian Sea Authority (SWE), Implementation of WFD in Sweden – Dam removal as a measure?
- Ljunggren Lars, Swedish Anglers Association (SWE), Dam removal and restoration of recruitment areas in the Baltic Sea
- Nordell Bo, Lulea Univeristy of Technology (SWE), Development of the Lillpite River Valley after Dam Removal
- Parasiewicz Piotr & Sakowicz S., Inland Fisheries Institute (POL), The river rehabilitation tool-box (AMBER, Horizon 2020)
- Parks David, Washington State Department of Natural Resources (USA), Bluff Recession in the Elwha and Dungeness Littoral Cells, Washington, USA
- Portier Maxime, Normandie Grands Migrateurs (FRA), The importance of migratory fish data and monitoring as decision-making tools for dam removal projects
- Sandberg Sara, Sverige Fortum, and Tielman Johan, Sydkraft vattenkraft AB (SWE), The hydropower industry’s perspective on dam removal
- Sivonen Olli, WWF Finland (FIN), Dam removal campaign Finland
- Shaffer Anne, Coastal Watershed Insitute (USA), Nearshore effects of the Elwha Dam Removals
- Tamm Toomas, Estonian Univeristy of Life Sciences (EST), An overview of successful restoration, actual contested dam removals in Estonia
- Valtonen Tiia, Ramboll (FIN), Tikkurila Dam Removal in the City of Vantaa, Finland
- Zhenhua Cui, Hangzhou Regional Centre for Small Hydropower National Research Institute for Rural Electrification and Nanjing Hydraulic Research Institute (CHN), Practices of small hydropower and dam removal in China
Presentations
- Berkuysen Arjan, World Fish Migration Foundation (NDL), World Fish Migration Day
- Brufao Curiel Pedro, AEMS (ESP), Herramientas jurídicas y experiencias
- Dopico EvaGarcia Eduardo, UniOvi (ESP), AMBER en España
- Fernandez Alberto, WWF Spain (ESP), Ponencia liberando ríos
- Garcia de Leaniz Carlos (ESP), AMBER
- Garcia de Jalon Diego (ESP), Flow Regulation Long term effects
- Martinez Santa-Maria Carolina (ESP), Obras para la ictiofauna
- Olivo del Amo Rosa, World Fish Migration Foundation (NDL), AMBER Citizen Science
- Rincon Gonzalo (ESP), Fragmentacion en España
- Rodriguez Cesar, AEMS (ESP), AMBER en España
- Rojo Nacho, APCR (ESP), Demolicion manual de una presa
- Sanchez FJ, ENRR (ESP), Estado y Progreso
- Sanz Ronda Javier, FIThydro (ESP), Adaptacion del uso hidroelectrico
- Van Herk Jeroen, World Fish Migration Foundation (NDL), Dam Removal Europe
Presentations
- Alvis Harriet, Bristol Avon Rivers (GBR), Public perceptions of weirs
- Barlow Joanne, Mott Mcdonald (GBR), Pont Aran
- Brazier Daniel, Eden Rivers Trust (GBR), Low mill weir
- Cullagh Allan, Inland Fisheries Ireland (IRL), The legal and social implications of barrier removal in an Irish context
- Eichelmann Ulrich, RiverWatch (AUT), Weg Dammit
- Epple Roberto, ERN (FRA), Dam Decommissioning, State of the Art in France
- Evans Simon, WUF (GBR), Workshop field trips
- Fernandez Garrido Pao, World Fish Migration Foundation (NDL), AMBER and World Fish Migration Day 2018
- Gardner Chris, South-East River Trust (GBR), Challenges in delivering weir removal projects
- Geenen Bart, WWF (NDL), Dam Removal Europe
- Grzesiok Chris, Environment Agency (GBR), Restoration of the river Tame in urban Birmingham
- Hossli Chris, AquaViva – WWF (CHE), Fluss Frei
- Johnson Dan, Environment Agency (GBR), Salmon in the Stour
- Karageorgopoulos Perikles, Environment Agency (GBR), Mening Lowland rivers
- Lucas Martyn, Durham University (GBR), The ecological benefits of barrier removal: evidence and debate
- McCombs Erin, American Rivers (USA), The evolution of an American Movement to restore rivers
- Nash Kevin, Environment Agency (GBR), Geomorphological changes post weir removal in the Urban River Irwell
- Potier Maxime and Berné Andre, Normandie Grands Migrateurs and Agence de l’eau Seine Normandie (FRA), The comeback of Atlantic salmon in the Orne river
- Quantrill Kelly, Durham University (GBR), Risk assessment tool for weir removal
- Shaw Ed, Don Catchment Rivers Trust (GBR), Tackling the weirs of the Don catchment
- Vargas Janos, Human-River relationship in the 21st Century
Presentations
- Brufao Curiel Pedro, Universidad de Extremadura (ESP), Law and dam removal
- Calles Olle (SWE), Dam Removal in Sweden
- De Groot Lissie, Interaction With Removed Dams
- Echandi Almandoz Nekane, Basque Water Agency (ESP), Dam Removals in the Basque Country
- Epple Roberto, ERN (FRA), History of dam removal in Europe and France
- Geenen Bart, Fernández Garrido Pao, World Fish Migration Foundation – Dam Removal Europe (NDL), DRE project and AMBER
- Hayes Francis, WEF – SEPA (GBR), Scottish Fish Barriers
- Lindqvist Vesa, Helsinginkoski Association (FIN), A project to restore a free-flowing river Vantaa in the city of Helsinki, Finland
- Primo Carlos Marcos, Confederación Hidrográfica del Duero (ESP), Duero Basin Authority dam removals
- Royte Joshua, The Nature Conservancy (USA), Penobscot River dam removals
Paper summaries
Habel et al. (2024). Dammed context: Community perspectives on ecosystem service changes following Poland’s first dam removal.
Soissons et al. (2025). Genesis of a long-term scientific monitoring to document the ecological and territorial transitions accompanying the removal of large dams in France. Sciences Eaux & Territoires.
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