European Dam Removal Award 2024
Wetlands International Europe is coordinating the award on behalf of Dam Removal Europe to celebrate the most innovative and inspiring river barrier removal projects across the continent!
We want to acknowledge the important work of dam removal practitioners, river users, communities, and authorities who put their hearts into these projects restoring free-flowing rivers.
This year’s edition highlights the most outstanding dam removal projects completed in 2024. These efforts, often led by civil society coalitions, are not only transforming rivers but also inspiring a growing movement for ecological restoration across the continent.
The Award
The award is a celebration of the best dam removal projects in Europe from 2024, aimed at acknowledging the achievements of civil society coalitions that have successfully removed barriers.
Discover this year’s final nominees!
The three finalists will be invited to an award event in Luxembourg on the 16th of October, hosted by the Water Management Agency. The monetary prize for the most inspiring project is 20.000 euros, which is to be spent by winner on their next removal. All finalists will be highlighted in Dam Removal Europe communication channels.
The award is hosted by Dam Removal Europe, and supported by the European Investment Bank, McMillen and EKOenergy. The winner will be awarded 20.000 euros towards the team’s next removal project!
All information on the project is available here.