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Open Rivers Programme supports 20 new projects across Europe

December 15, 2025

Open Rivers Programme supports 20 new projects across Europe

The European Open Rivers Programme is delighted to announce its support for 20 new projects, aimed at restoring the ecological […]

From planning to action: Lessons learnt from dam removal projects

November 17, 2025

From planning to action: Lessons learnt from dam removal projects

Dam removal is the stage where barriers finally come down, and rivers flow freely again. Our A3 and A4 grants […]

Open Rivers Programme supports one of Europe’s largest river restoration projects

November 14, 2025

Open Rivers Programme supports one of Europe’s largest river restoration projects

We are delighted to announce our support for a groundbreaking dam removal project in Finland: dismantling of the Palokki hydropower […]

Open Rivers Programme supports the removal of 100 barriers in European rivers

October 20, 2025

Open Rivers Programme supports the removal of 100 barriers in European rivers

We are celebrating the removal of 100-ORP supported barriers in European rivers, reconnecting close to 1,500 kilometres of river habitat! […]

Preparing the ground: lessons learnt from pre-demolition and enabling projects

October 13, 2025

Preparing the ground: lessons learnt from pre-demolition and enabling projects

Before barriers can be removed, important groundwork must be carried out. Our A2 grants support pre-demolition activities that prepare barriers […]

Call for Applications – Submission deadline 31st October 2025

October 6, 2025

Call for Applications – Submission deadline 31st October 2025

The European Open Rivers Programme, dedicated to the restoration of Europe’s rivers, is excited to announce a new call for […]

Internship position: Impact study on dam removal projects

September 30, 2025

Internship position: Impact study on dam removal projects

The Open Rivers Programme (ORP) is seeking an intern to support an impact study on dam removal projects, mainly by […]

Building strong foundations: Lessons learnt from barrier identification and prioritisation projects

September 17, 2025

Building strong foundations: Lessons learnt from barrier identification and prioritisation projects

The journey to free-flowing rivers begins long before any barrier is physically removed. The first step – identifying and prioritising […]

Invitation for Expressions of Interest to collate primary information on the ecological impact of small barrier removal

August 28, 2025

Invitation for Expressions of Interest to collate primary information on the ecological impact of small barrier removal

The Open Rivers Programme (ORP) is inviting interested parties to submit an Expression of Interest (EoI) to implement a study […]