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The largest european dam removal is under way. 40 % of the 37…

UK : Whaley Bridge dam – Work to prevent from bursting is continuing (BBC)
Work to prevent a damaged dam in Derbyshire from bursting is…

Rhine : Commission urges FRANCE to step up efforts to restore the ecological flow of the Rhine River
Photo : Copyright EDF
Commission urges FRANCE to…

RIVERS in the spotlight in the latest issue of RELIEFS magazine
Do you know the French Magazine "Reliefs" ? His latest issue…

Ecological continuity on the Rhine : France singled out at the ICPR !
Despite some interesting proposals made by France at…

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

Wave of protest against Balkan dam building frenzy
This post is a joint press release by Riverwatch und…

Sélune: the demolition of the Vezins dam on the way
It is a historic moment for Sélune! In recent days the cranes…

New Poutès : the three sluices will be removed at the end of this summer
The work for the new Poutès in the upper part of the Allier…

Successful “Big Jump” actions for Hasankeyf and Tigris River! Resistance continues against Ilisu Dam!
Successful “Big Jump” actions for Hasankeyf and Tigris River!…

24-26 sept.2019 : International conference on dam removal Register now !
The final program is well on the way ! The last major speakers…

With 150 international NGOs, ERN is mobilizing for MORE SOCIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN EUROPE!
On 20-21 June, EU Heads of State & Government will meet in…

the “Georges EMBLANC Award for River Culture ” : Announcement of the winners
Launched for the first time in 2019, the "Georges EMBLANC Award…

France: Biggest dam removal in European history started
Photo : Copyright Vincent M.
Sélune River, Normandy,…

Concessions renewal on the franco-swiss river “Doubs” : NGOs want to be consulted !
The concessions of the three hydropower works on the Franco-Swiss…

Success of last Dam Removal Europe seminar – 22- 23 May, Pärnu, Estonia
May 22nd and 23rd, in Pärnu, Estonia, was the "Let it Flow"…

“Love Flows” : a beautiful film to involved people into the next World Fish Migration Day
This documentary directed by Francisco Campos-Lopez (award winning…

# Protect Water : handover public consultations signatures officially
Jeremy Wates, Secretary General of the European Environmental…

Germany’s representative at Environment Council, State Secretary Jochen Flasbarth, stated that the WFD should not be re-opened.
During the last informal meeting of the Environment Council…

Spring publication for our Rivernews Europe
We've just published our Rivernews Europe (only in English).…