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   How many dams have been removed in Europe?

   • Dam Removal Europe, a collection of seven organisations including The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and The Rivers Trust, said at least 325 barriers were taken away across Europe. Spain has 125 removals of barriers, which includes dams and weirs, while the UK completed 29 removals in total. So why are so many dams being taken away? What is a dam?

   Wildlife: Why are dams being removed across Europe?

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   What is dam removal Europe?

   • Dam Removal Europe - a coalition of seven environmental organisations - welcomed the efforts as “key” to restoring threatened species on the continent. Why are dams bad for freshwater environments? As things stand, there are more than one million barriers on Europe’s waterways - roughly 0.7 barriers for every kilometre of river.

   Why is a record-breaking year of dam removals good news for ... - Euro…

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   What dams and weirs were removed in Europe?

   • The bandoned Bayurivka dam in Ukraine before it was removed Here are some of the dams and weirs included in the 325 removed across Europe. Bowston Weir, UK - This 19th Century barrier in the Lake District was dismantled to give fish and other aquatic creatures more migratory routes and to boost fish stocks.

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   Why is Romania preparing for its first dam removal?

   • Romania is also gearing up for its first barrier removal scheduled for May, a move anticipated to enhance river connectivity and ecosystem health. Dam removals hit another all-time high in 2023: New DRE report reveals a 50% increase in barriers removed across Europe.

   New Report: Dam Removal Movement Breaks Barriers and Records

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   Can a dam be removed?

   • When it comes to actually removing a dam or barrier, several factors are relevant – from licencing and state laws, to funding for the engineering work and feasibility. Yet about 150,000 of Europe's interstream obstacles, such as dams, are now considered obsolete, according to Dam Removal Europe.

   Why Europe is dismantling its dams - BBC

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   Is the European dam removal movement slowing down?

   • Looking ahead, the European dam removal movement shows no signs of slowing down, with numerous projects slated for 2024 and an increasing network of over six thousand individuals, which has played a pivotal role in raising awareness and driving action across the continent.

   New Report: Dam Removal Movement Breaks Barriers and Records

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   Many dams in European rivers are old, abandoned and out of use. Together we can locate and remove them. Do you want to remove a dam? We can help!

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3. www.bbc.com › future › articleWhy Europe is dismantling its dams - BBC

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   Mar 5, 2024 · Yet about 150,000 of Europe's interstream obstacles, such as dams, are now considered obsolete, according to Dam Removal Europe.

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   Dam Removal Europe (DRE) is a movement of river enthusiasts, volunteers, activists, river practitioners, biologists, environmental agencies, and other actors related to water management and freshwater ecosystem restoration.

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7. www.weforum.org › agenda › 2023The removal of dams in Europe is reviving rivers and boosting ...

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   Aug 16, 2023 · A record number of dams and weirs were removed from Europe’s rivers in 2022, helping to restore the health of the continent’s freshwater arteries. The annual report from Dam Removal Europe (DRE), an alliance of seven wildlife and environmental organizations, shows that 325 obstacles were taken down across rivers in 16 countries, improving ...

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8. damremoval.eu › dre-report-2023New Report: Dam Removal Movement Breaks Barriers and Records

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   Apr 15, 2024 · The European dam removal movement achieved another record-breaking year. A remarkable 487 barriers were removed in 15 European countries in 2023 – a 50% increase on last year’s record number. These initiatives led to the reconnection of over 4300 kilometres of rivers, boosting biodiversity, restoring ecosystems and enhancing climate ...

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   May 16, 2022 · A record-breaking 239 barriers, dams and weirs were removed across 17 countries in Europe in 2021. Dam Removal Europe - a coalition of seven environmental organisations - welcomed the...