Restoring Rivers and aquatic ecosystems
Projects and campaigns
Information and feedback about dam removal in France and worldwide.
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To assess and reduce dam impact, a follow-up campaign of several dams in France and worldwide.
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Towards a label for more sustainable and ecological Hydropower.
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An international campaign in cooperation with the WWF Switzerland for the return of the Rhein salmon as far as Basel
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ERN2026-04-16 13:46:172026-04-16 13:50:22webinaire Open Rivers Programme , le 5 mai de 16h à 17h
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ERN2026-02-19 14:06:092026-04-16 13:50:49Civil society and water suppliers urge the European Commission not to weaken or remove fundamental water protection rules
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ERN2026-02-13 18:07:332026-04-16 13:49:26European laws that protect our environment are under threat. Sign the petition
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ERN2026-01-22 15:38:062026-04-16 13:51:44Register “Barrier Removal for Flood Prevention and Safety” webinar
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ERN2025-12-09 10:26:542026-04-16 13:52:22European Commission’s reckless move risks derailing water protections
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ERN2025-12-01 17:20:262026-04-16 13:53:07Are there still rivers for migratory fish?
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ERN2025-12-01 17:14:472026-04-16 13:52:3525,000 km of open waterways?
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ERN2025-10-12 19:42:182026-04-16 14:14:09France : Resilience Day : SOS Loire Vivante – ERN publishes a video on the anti-floods developments in Brives-Charensac
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ERN2025-10-08 09:00:022026-04-16 14:14:16FREE-FLOWING FUTURE: DAM REMOVAL ACTIONS SURGE ACROSS SOUTHEASTERN EUROPE
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ERN2025-10-08 08:00:462026-04-16 14:14:23Dam Removal Day: celebrate free flowing rivers: 2 new factsheets to understand dam and weir removals
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ERN2025-10-01 15:00:502026-04-16 14:14:37Living Rivers Europe recommendations to foster the implementation of the Water Framework Directive
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ERN2025-09-05 15:01:512026-04-16 14:14:44EU Water Framework Directive: A modern and powerful tool to provide clean, healthy, flowing waters
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ERN2025-09-04 10:58:062026-04-16 14:14:518 October is Dam Removal Day: register your events
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ERN2025-09-02 17:05:582026-04-16 14:14:58Open Rivers Programme : upcoming work in France and new call for applications starting 6 October
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ERN2025-09-02 15:13:532026-04-16 14:15:05SAVE the DATE and REGISTRATION OPEN : Webinar on Open Rivers Programme : lessons learnt and best practices in Southeastern Europe
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ERN2025-08-22 18:35:372026-04-16 14:13:42Tribute to Jean Wencker
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ERN2025-07-04 15:37:552026-04-16 14:13:18SNB 2030 remains an ambitious framework, but its success will depend on the ability to remove the obstacles identified by the CNB.
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ERN2025-06-10 15:11:582026-04-16 14:12:55European water resilience strategy: ambition hampered by a lack of concrete commitments
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ERN2025-05-28 14:59:572026-04-16 14:12:48Public consultation to help preparation of the Nature Restauration plans
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ERN2025-05-23 15:36:412026-04-16 14:12:33Living Rivers Europe recommendations to strengthen the EU Water Resilience Strategy
