The International Day of Action for Rivers is a day dedicated to solidarity – when diverse communities around the world come together with one voice to say that our rivers matter. That communities having access to clean and flowing water matters. That everyone should have a say in decisions that affect their water and their […]
The Wild Rivers project and its label will be implemented in the alpine countries and then in the Balkans. European Rivers Network has established a partnership with WWF for the alpine region and with EURONATUR for the Balkan region. Starting in April 2020 * is you can apply for the label and download all documents […]
The partial dam removal (New Poutès) on the upper Allier river (Loire tributary) enters in the decisive phase. The three big gates, each weighing 30 tons, are being dismantled. The unic and spectacular operation takes place under the eyes of all the regional media. The deconstruction including the lowering of the dam from 17m to […]
The largest european dam removal is under way. 40 % of the 37 m dam are dismanteld today. Photos and videos are availabe on demande. Normally the removal the dam itselfs will be completed end of september, just in time with the international dam removal seminary helt in Rennes and Avranchen (Mont Saint Michel) September […]
Work to prevent a damaged dam in Derbyshire from bursting is continuing as the Met Office warns of thunderstorms and possible flooding. Workers have been pumping water out of the 300-million-gallon Toddbrook Reservoir near Whaley Bridge. Extra pumps are being installed to speed up the work and contractors are putting concrete between bags of ballast […]
Photo : Copyright EDF Commission urges FRANCE to step up efforts to restore the ecological flow of the Rhine River The Commission is calling on Franceto comply with its obligations under EU law (the Water Framework Directive, Directive 2000/60/EC. The Commission urges the French authorities to improve the condition of the Rhine River on […]
Great 2019 Big Jump ! We are approaching 100 events. More to come ! Dear friend of the Big Jump Idea and the rivers allover in Europe and arround, This year, we are approaching 100 events. It is a good participation for a regional edition which is a kind of training for the next large […]
Successful “Big Jump” actions for Hasankeyf and Tigris River! Resistance continues against Ilisu Dam! Following a call by the Initiative to Keep Alive (HYG) and the Mesopotamia Ecology Movement (MEM) for the “Big Jump” ecology activists in Hasankeyf, Turkey and the world protested the controversial Ilisu Dam on the 14th of July. This action day […]
Photo : Copyright Vincent M. 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 dam removal in Europe so far. This landmark event is part of a long-term project to free the Sélune […]
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