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Restoring connectivity for Europe’s most endangered fish: the Asprete, Romania

January 7, 2025

Restoring connectivity for Europe’s most endangered fish: the Asprete, Romania

Preparatory work and conducting necessary studies to enable the subsequent removal of four weirs from the Vâlsan River, home to the asprete species.

COMPLETED AND RECEIVED A FOLLOW ON DEMOLITION GRANT

Crossmill Dam, Scotland

November 23, 2023

Crossmill Dam, Scotland

Enhancing the Levern Water by eliminating the last remaining barrier to migratory fish, fostering a historic return of Atlantic salmon spawning.

COMPLETED

Reviving the Yagorlyk River through dam removal, Ukraine

August 25, 2023

Reviving the Yagorlyk River through dam removal, Ukraine

Increasing the Yagorlyk River’s free-flowing sections to 50% by exploring the opportunities for dam removal through community engagement.

COMPLETED AND RECEIVED A FOLLOW ON DEMOLITION GRANT

Revitalising River Alt: A feasibility study for weir removal, England

August 25, 2023

Revitalising River Alt: A feasibility study for weir removal, England

Assessing the feasibility of removing the largest barrier along the River Alt to open up 29km of river.

COMPLETED AND RECEIVED FOLLOW ON GRANT

River Tonge weirs feasibility study, England

August 25, 2023

River Tonge weirs feasibility study, England

Examine the potential constraints, risks and costs of removing three weirs from the Tonge River. 

COMPLETED

The first dam removal in Kosovo: Mirusha Dam

August 25, 2023

The first dam removal in Kosovo: Mirusha Dam

The removal of the Mirusha Dam will be a catalyst for Kosovo’s dam removal movement.

COMPLETED AND RECEIVED A FOLLOW ON GRANT

Restoring free-flow to the Stångån River, Sweden

August 25, 2023

Restoring free-flow to the Stångån River, Sweden

Ensuring a free-flowing River Stångån for future generations by acquiring the water usage rights associated with removing three dams.

COMPLETED

Unlocking the flow: strategies for prioritising barrier removal in small rivers in Western Pomerania

August 25, 2023

Unlocking the flow: strategies for prioritising barrier removal in small rivers in Western Pomerania

Developing and field-testing a prioritisation and selection process database that will identify at least three impactful dams to remove.

COMPLETED AND RECEIVED FOLLOW ON PRE-DEMOLITION AND DEMOLITION GRANTS

Vrbovo Dam, Slovenia

August 25, 2023

Vrbovo Dam, Slovenia

Removing the Vrbovo Dam in the extraordinary Škocjan Caves World Heritage site.