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Take action to #RestoreNature

Nature is essential to our survival. To prevent the increasing fires across the continent. To resist the floods destroying European homes and livelihoods. To generate […]

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Floods in Italy: Reducing risk requires nature-based solutions – not more concrete infrastructure

In the wake of the recent catastrophic floods in Romagna, Italy, the Italian Centre for River Restoration makes the case that no more artificial works […]

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Fish Migration Day excursion in Spain

To celebrate Fish Migration Day, our Spanish member CIREF (Centro ibérico de restauración fluvial) is hosting an exciting visit to the Palancia River in Teresa, […]

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Living Rivers Europe Coalition requests sustainable inland navigation in final trans-European transport (TEN-T) rules

Ahead of the EU negotiations on the final TEN-T rules, the Living Rivers Europe [1] coalition of NGOs working towards the protection of rivers, lakes […]

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Webinar: Restoring European Swimways

Join us for a deep dive into the world of Swimways! On May 25th, from 10:30-12:00 CET, we’re hosting a webinar on “Restoring European Swimways” […]

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Petition to save Polesia from E40 waterway construction

The Save Polesia coalition has launched a petition calling on the European Commission and the governments of Poland, Ukraine and Belarus to save the region […]

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Dams are falling all over Europe!

Groningen, The Netherlands (April 25, 2023) – A new report by Dam Removal Europe reveals another record-breaking year for river barrier removal in 2022. A […]

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EU countries face EU legal action over lack of sustainable water management plans

The European Commission has opened infringement proceedings against 16 EU countries over their failure to present water management plans required by the Water Framework Directive […]

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Vote for your favourite dam removal project from 2022!

The voting has opened for the 2022 European Dam Removal Award. Five nominees from different corners of Europe have made the shortlist. The award aims […]

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World Water Day: The water impacts of lithium extraction

Today marks World Water Day, an annual event celebrating the most precious resource for people and nature. The same day, governments, including the EU, are […]