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The Open Rivers Programme works to restore Europe's rivers by supporting projects that will remove small dams to restore river flow and freshwater biodiversity

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If you're around Pescina this week, join @RewildApennines in another great opportunity to talk about the #GiovencoRiver project! 📅 January 15, 5:30 PM

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First salmon spotted upstream the Levern Water in 150 years! 🐟 Discover more about the project: openrivers.eu/projects/20220…

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The Open Rivers Programme is supporting 12 new projects to restore endangered European rivers! The initiatives represent a step forward in efforts to remove obsolete river barriers and revitalise freshwater ecosystems 💧 Learn more about each of them: openrivers.eu/news/orp-suppo…

The Open Rivers Programme is supporting 12 new projects to restore endangered European rivers!

The initiatives represent a step forward in efforts to remove obsolete river barriers and revitalise freshwater ecosystems 💧

Learn more about each of them: openrivers.eu/news/orp-suppo…
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The removal of the Perofilho Weir by WWF Portugal, a project funded by ORP, has restored free-flowing water, created more space for fish, and reconnected all parts of the river!

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📣 The Open Rivers Programme is now accepting applications for #damremoval grants. Learn more about the application process, and access resources and templates here: openrivers.eu/news/call-for-… Make sure to submit your application by 13:00 CET on 14th March 2025!

📣 The Open Rivers Programme is now accepting applications for #damremoval grants.

Learn more about the application process, and access resources and templates here: openrivers.eu/news/call-for-…

Make sure to submit your application by 13:00 CET on 14th March 2025!
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💡 Thinking about applying for an ORP grant but have a few questions? We've got you covered! Register for the Q&A Webinar on 19th February at 13:00 CET to gain insights from the team and get answers about the application process: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

💡 Thinking about applying for an ORP grant but have a few questions? We've got you covered!

Register for the Q&A Webinar on 19th February at 13:00 CET to gain insights from the team and get answers about the application process: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…
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⌛ Deadline Alert! The current call for applications closes at 13:00 CET on 14th March 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to the restoration of Europe’s free-flowing rivers - apply today! More at: openrivers.eu/news/call-for-… #damremoval

⌛ Deadline Alert! The current call for applications closes at 13:00 CET on 14th March 2025.

Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to the restoration of Europe’s free-flowing rivers - apply today!

More at: openrivers.eu/news/call-for-…

#damremoval
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Have you subscribed to ORP's newsletter? Stay updated with: 🐟 Project highlights & impact stories 🔔 Programme news & open call alerts Subscribe now – March edition coming soon ➡ openrivers.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=e7… #RiverRestoration #DamRemoval

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🇱🇻 Restoring #freeflowingrivers in Latvia! Pasaules Dabas Fonds, with support from ORP, mapped the Gauja River basin, identifying 20 culverts blocking natural flow. Now, 2 culverts on the Vildoga River are being removed! Read more: openrivers.eu/projects/20240…

🇱🇻 Restoring #freeflowingrivers in Latvia!

<a href="/DabasFonds/">Pasaules Dabas Fonds</a>, with support from ORP, mapped the Gauja River basin, identifying 20 culverts blocking natural flow. Now, 2 culverts on the Vildoga River are being removed!

Read more: openrivers.eu/projects/20240…
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🇫🇮 Big win for river restoration in Finland! The #Virtaankoski Dam has been removed, restoring the Tainionvirta River’s natural flow for the first time since the 1910s! ✅ 8.5 km of habitat reconnected ✅ Free flow into Lake Päijänne 📖 Read more: openrivers.eu/news/virtaanko…

🇫🇮 Big win for river restoration in Finland!

The #Virtaankoski Dam has been removed, restoring the Tainionvirta River’s natural flow for the first time since the 1910s! 

✅ 8.5 km of habitat reconnected
✅ Free flow into Lake Päijänne

📖 Read more: openrivers.eu/news/virtaanko…
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🇺🇦 Triple barrier removal in the Carpathians! With ORP's support, Danube-Carpathian Programme removed 3 obsolete dams in Ukraine’s Carpathian Biosphere Reserve, restoring 140 km of river in the Tisza catchment. 📖 Read more: openrivers.eu/projects/20240… 🎬 youtu.be/3aQt1RQ-q-A?si…

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ORP is supporting 24 new projects across Europe! ⛏️ 10 small #dams will be removed 💧 300+ kilometres of #rivers will be reconnected Discover the newly awarded projects: openrivers.eu/news/grant-awa…

ORP is supporting 24 new projects across Europe!

⛏️ 10 small #dams will be removed 
💧 300+ kilometres of #rivers will be reconnected

Discover the newly awarded projects: openrivers.eu/news/grant-awa…
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🇳🇴 The Vang mill dam removal project on the Vangselva River, Norway is now completing its demolition phase! A project supported by ORP and led by Dokkadeltaet National Wetlands Centre. 📌 openrivers.eu/projects/20240…

🇳🇴 The Vang mill dam removal project on the Vangselva River, Norway is now completing its demolition phase!

A project supported by ORP and led by Dokkadeltaet National Wetlands Centre.

📌 openrivers.eu/projects/20240…
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The Piilijoki River will soon flow freely again after being blocked for 60 years! 160 km of habitat will be reconnected, supporting the endangered brown trout and a healthier ecosystem. 📌 openrivers.eu/projects/20240… #DamRemoval #RiverRestoration

The Piilijoki River will soon flow freely again after being blocked for 60 years! 160 km of habitat will be reconnected, supporting the endangered brown trout and a healthier ecosystem.

📌 openrivers.eu/projects/20240…

#DamRemoval #RiverRestoration
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King Edward Weir removal is underway in Scotland! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Backed by @OpenRiversEU and led by Deveron Bogie Isla, the project will reconnect 11+ km of river, helping salmon, trout, eel & lamprey reach spawning grounds. 🔗 openrivers.eu/projects/20240… #RiverRestoration #DamRemoval #Biodiversity

King Edward Weir removal is underway in Scotland! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Backed by @OpenRiversEU and led by <a href="/DBIRCT/">Deveron Bogie Isla</a>, the project will reconnect 11+ km of river, helping salmon, trout, eel &amp; lamprey reach spawning grounds.

🔗 openrivers.eu/projects/20240…

#RiverRestoration #DamRemoval #Biodiversity
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📣 Open call! Seeking funding for your next #damremoval project? Apply for a grant with us! 🗓️ Deadline: 4 July, 13:00 CEST 🔗 openrivers.eu/news/call-for-…

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Got questions about ORP’s #damremoval grants? 💡 Join our Q&A Webinar on 18th June at 13:00 CEST and ask questions directly to our team! ➡️ Secure your spot now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… 🔗 openrivers.eu/news/call-for-…

Got questions about ORP’s #damremoval grants? 💡 Join our Q&amp;A Webinar on 18th June at 13:00 CEST and ask questions directly to our team!

➡️ Secure your spot now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

🔗 openrivers.eu/news/call-for-…
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⌛ Deadline alert! Our Summer 2025 call for #damremoval applications is closing at 13:00 CEST, 4th July 2025. Don’t miss this funding opportunity! Apply now: openrivers.eu/grants/apply-f…

⌛ Deadline alert! Our Summer 2025 call for #damremoval applications is closing at 13:00 CEST, 4th July 2025.

Don’t miss this funding opportunity! Apply now: openrivers.eu/grants/apply-f…