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Ready to remove a dam? The Open Rivers Programme wants to help!
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October 2021 saw the launch of the groundbreaking € 42.5 million Open Rivers Programme, which will help remove dams all over Europe. Now, they are calling for Expressions of Interest (EoI) for new dam removal project ideas! Download their information guide for applicants for detailed information on the process, and click the link below to learn more about the EORP, and why you should apply!
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Barrier Removal in Poland Opens Path for Migratory Fish
Fantastic news from Poland! A barrier in the Sopot River was removed in September 2021, allowing upstream migration of fish and other river organisms through a once impassable area. The article below includes an incredible video (with English subtitles) about the removal!
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U.S. Infrastructure Bill Provides $4.5 Billion for Watershed Restoration
This month, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a landmark infrastructure bill that provides $4.5 billion dollars for watershed restoration. This includes $2.4 billion to support the removal, rehabilitation, and retrofit of dams! One of the key missions of DRE is to see a similar government prioritization of river restoration in Europe. Let's make it happen!
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Article Spotlight: Ethnoichthyology of Freshwater Fish in Europe
Europe has a long history of artisanal fishing which has been a cornerstone of culture, medicine, and food for centuries. However, many of these traditions are disappearing. This article takes a deep dive into the history of fishing in Europe and looks at how a changing landscape affects traditions.
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Tell us about your dam removal!
If you have removed a dam in the past, you plan to remove a dam in the (near) future, or you think a barrier could be removed with (co-) funding, please let us know by filling in our short, six question survey. Doing so will help us in our endeavour to promote dam removals, enhance knowledge exchange, support funding needs, and inspire a dam removal movement!
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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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