Entries by Roberto Epple

Wild Rivers go’s Alps

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 removal of the Poutès dam enters in the decisive phase.

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 […]

40 % of Vezin Dam Remova completed l

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 […]

UK : Whaley Bridge dam – Work to prevent from bursting is continuing (BBC)

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 […]

Great 2019 Big Jump ! We are approaching 100 events. More to come !

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 […]

France: Biggest dam removal in European history started

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 […]

Demonstration against dam greenwashing in Paris

In the context of the World Hydropower Congress in Paris (14-15 May), Extinction Rebellion and Planète Amazone are calling to demonstrate in Paris 14 MAI 2019, 12h at the ESPLANADE DE LA DÉFENSE – ESPACE GRANDE ARCHE 92800 PUTEAUX in Paris. more information (in french)