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Europe’s last wild rivers in the Balkans are in decline

The Balkans, the last refuge for Europe's wild rivers, are losing…

Webinar: Economic Instruments for Resilient River Basin Management

26 February 2026 | 10:00 am CET | in English Join three…

Register “Barrier Removal for Flood Prevention and Safety” webinar

WWF Netherlands and ERN – on behalf of DRE – in collaboration…
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European Commission’s reckless move risks derailing water protections

PRESS RELEASE - Brussels, 4th December 2025. In a shocking…

25,000 km of open waterways?

Registration is now open (in French only) 13 January from…

Are there still rivers for migratory fish?

Registration is now open (in French only) 16 December from…

France : Resilience Day : SOS Loire Vivante – ERN publishes a video on the anti-floods developments in Brives-Charensac

France : National Resilience Day will be held on 13 October 2025.…

FREE-FLOWING FUTURE: DAM REMOVAL ACTIONS SURGE ACROSS SOUTHEASTERN EUROPE

Once lagging behind Southeastern Europe is now seeing growing…

Dam Removal Day: celebrate free flowing rivers: 2 new factsheets to understand dam and weir removals

"On Dam Removal Day, 8 October 2025, NGOs in France and Europe…

What events are planned for Dam Removal Day ?

On October 8th, Europe will come together to celebrate Dam Removal…
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Living Rivers Europe recommendations to foster the implementation of the Water Framework Directive

Lobbies from the business, agriculture, and mining sectors…
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EU Water Framework Directive: A modern and powerful tool to provide clean, healthy, flowing waters

This summer, the Living Rivers Europe coalition published a…

8 October is Dam Removal Day: register your events

8 October 2025 will mark the very first Dam Removal Day. Across…

Open Rivers Programme : upcoming work in France and new call for applications starting 6 October

After the summer break, restoration work on the Laussonne (43),…

Tribute to Jean Wencker

It is with deep sadness that we learned of the death of Jean…

💧 EU Water Pollution Standards: Time to Act 💧

EU representatives were due to reach an agreement on updating…