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Meet the Experts who are Removing Dams
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We are excited to announce a new feature of Dam Removal Europe! We always strive to foster knowledge exchange and scale up dam removal in Europe. That's why we created the dam removal experts page! This page allows practitioners to connect with dam removal experts from around the world. All of these experts have removed multiple dams, and are experienced in arranging the practical work on the ground, leading preparations and studies, and implementing permit procedures. We are proud to announce our first three experts: Geoffrey Goll (Princeton Hydro), Peter Gough (Would Fish Migration Foundation), and Lisa Hollingsworth (American Rivers).
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Recordings are Available for the "Removing Road Dams" Webinar
Thank you to all who joined this groundbreaking webinar! With over 1,300 registrations and 630+ live attendees, we were amazed at the passion and excitement around retrofitting/removing culverts in Europe and beyond. The links to the presentations and recordings are now available!
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Hydropower Dam Scheduled for Removal in Finland
The Tainionvirta River in Finland is a significant spawning river for endangered trout. However, the dam of the Virtaankoski hydropower plant, built in 1956, has prevented fish from spawning in their breeding areas. The hydropower plant has now changed ownership and the dam is scheduled to be dismantled in coming years!
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New Case Study: Hatchford Brook Weirs, UK
The Hatchford Brook, a tributary of the River Cole, is set within Sheldon County Park in the UK. The brook has been heavily modified, deepened, and straightened in the past to increase its flow capacity. Two weirs were successfully removed in November 2021, along with further ecological restoration efforts.
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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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