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Record-Breaking Year for Dam Removals in Europe!
At long last, the 2021 Dam Removal Europe Progress Report is here! The results show a rapidly increasing dam removal movement throughout Europe. At least 239 barriers were removed in 2021 by practitioners from 17 European countries. Spain alone has removed more barriers (108) in 2021 than all other European countries combined in 2020 (101). In addition, an operating hydropower plant was shut down and its dam dismantled due to environmental benefits over energy production, leading to the biggest dam removal in Finland!  Make sure to read the report to learn more. Also take a look at the article written in The Guardian today about this exciting news!
Read the Report!
New Case Study: River Tromsa, Norway
Remember the dam in Norway that was blown up with dynamite this winter? The case study for this removal is now on the Dam Removal Europe website! The removal of this century-old barrier is helping fish in the area reach their breeding grounds and thrive once again.
Read the Case Study
Register for the Connected Rivers Seminar in Portugal!
Join us in sunny Portugal next weekend for the 7th Dam Removal Europe International Seminar! This year's event is part of the World Fish Migration Day celebrations, and will focus on scaling up dam removal and the potential to enhance river biodiversity across Europe. The program is now available! Click the link below to sign up and view our confirmed speakers.
Learn more and register!
In Search of Barrier Removals for WFMD: Register your Event!
World Fish Migration Day is just around the corner: May 21st, 2022! This year's theme is "BREAK FREE". We're looking for events that celebrate dam removals throughout Europe and beyond! If you are planning on removing a dam, implementing a fish passage, hosting a webinar, or highlighting river restoration in any way this year, make sure to register your event for WFMD!
Register or Find an Event Near You!
DRE Cafe Recording is Available (And Mark your Calendars for the Next One!)
The first Dam Removal Europe Café took place on 21 April, 2022. We heard from speakers across Europe and the US on best practices, and connected live from the field. The recording is now available online. And mark your calendars: the next DRE Café is scheduled for 23 June, 2022!
Watch the Recording!
We hope you are staying safe, healthy and positive in these evolving times. To keep updated, please make sure to follow us on social media! 


Kind regards,
Herman Wanningen
Managing Director, World Fish Migration Foundation on behalf of Dam Removal Europe
 
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