KLAMATH RIVER FLOWS FREE: Largest Dam Removal in US History Successfully Restores 400 Miles of Critical Salmon Habitat KLAMATH RIVER CONSERVATION Expl
Report: Finland leads Europe in #river restoration
#damremovals #finland #wwf #hydroelectric
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He said: “Thanks to this change, for the first time, we have seen some fish going upstream to this part of the river.”
#DamRemovals are not always popular. When #Poland removed its first big dam in 2021, most people in the area objected despite risks to their safety due to poor construction, a study found in February.
As #CarbonPollution heats the planet, allowing air to hold more moisture, the risks of extreme rainfall collapsing ageing river barriers is rising.
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Nearly 500 barriers were taken out of European rivers last year, according to figures compiled by Dam Removal Europe, an increase of 50% from the year before.
#France led the way in helping rivers recover, with 156 removals, the report found, followed by #Spain, #Sweden and #Denmark. The #UK removed 36 barriers.
“It is amazing to witness another record-breaking year for #DamRemovals in European rivers,”
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The #LIFEprogramme and the @OpenRiversProg - together 🤝 for #damremovals!
The @OpenRiversProg has already helped remove 25 dams. 🏞️ Could a dam near you be next?
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to apply 👉 https://bit.ly/OpenRivers
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/LIFEprogramme/status/1598631154759917570
The European Open Rivers Programme is inviting Expressions of Interest (EoI) for project submissions for dam removal preparatory and demolition projects that fall under grant categories A1, A2, A3 and B. The programme is also inviting Proposals for project submissions that fall under grant categories A4 and C. The EoI…
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