2 publications in 2018

Bringing life back to Europe’s waters: The EU water law in action 

The WFD is one of the most ambitious, holistic pieces of EU environmental legislation ever to pass. The report by WWF, EEB, the European Anglers Alliance and European Rivers Network shows, where political will exists, the WFD provides an effective framework for addressing the main pressures facing rivers, lakes, wetlands, streams and groundwater such as agriculture, hydropower, ‘grey’ flood defence and navigation.  

Dam Removal a viable solution for the future of our European rivers  

This new study calls for tens of thousands of redundant dams and other barriers to be removed to help restore rivers and lakes – boosting wildlife populations and benefiting communities across the continent. And it stresses that the density of dams, weirs and locks in Europe is far higher than previously suspected. It will also help countries comply with the Water Framework Directive and boost efforts to reach its ambitious goals.