Entries by Roberto Epple

Living Rivers Coalition publishes its briefing paper on the natural connectivity of rivers and natural functions of the related floodplains

Freshwater ecosystems are one of the most degraded in Europe, with freshwater molluscs and fish the two most threatened animal groups  and 60% of surface waters failing to reach good ecological status. The fitness check of the Water Framework Directive concluded that the main reasons for failure are for a large part connected to insufficient measures to tackle […]

Next days : World Rivers day and European River Summit

In the next few days, rivers will once again be in the international spotlight. On 25 September, a large number of river events will be organised in over 100 countries and the European River Summit will take place frim Sept 29 – Oct 1 in Brussels. ERN will also be part of the programme. > […]

Sélune River / France : The salmon is back !

France / Sélune River : Only 4 weeks after the demolition of the Roche qui boit dam and 2 years after Vezin’s demolition, a first salmon was already electronically located upstream of the construction sites ! more information on the dam removals on the Sélune River !

Big Jump 2022, July 10, Last call

Big Jump Sunday 10 july 3 pm (GMT+ 2) Last CALL Dear Big Jump organisers and friends, In past years you all have organised and participated in our successful Big Jump movement. Some of you have even registered for this year’s event. Organisers from 10 countrys has allready registered ober 75 Big Jumps. As you […]

Ecosystem services of wild rivers: Webinar replays available

The study relating to the research and development contract on the ecosystem services of wild rivers in connection with the ecological label “Site Rivières Sauvages” carried out by the Office Français de Biodiversité (OFB) in partnership with ERN France, Association du Réseau Rivières Sauvages and Cerema is being finalised, one of the stages of which […]

France/Sélune River : the large Roche qui boit dam removed

– The “La Roche qui boit” dam has been removed! After many postponements, the second 17-metre high dam “La Roche qui boit” on the Sélune has been demolished. A 45-metre wide breach has already been opened to allow the flow of any floods. The remaining sides of the 120 m wide structure and the renaturation […]

Big Jump July 10 – Time to register your event

Big Jump July 10 ! It’s that time again, in one month’s time on 10 July the Big Jump will take place all over Europe. Whether small or large, individual or group or big event, with swimming or not, all forms of celebrating our rivers are welcome. Please inform yourself and if possible register your […]