Read the latest programme and project updates!
December 15, 2025
The European Open Rivers Programme is delighted to announce its support for 20 new projects, aimed at restoring the ecological […]
November 17, 2025
Dam removal is the stage where barriers finally come down, and rivers flow freely again. Our A3 and A4 grants […]
November 14, 2025
We are delighted to announce our support for a groundbreaking dam removal project in Finland: dismantling of the Palokki hydropower […]
October 20, 2025
We are celebrating the removal of 100-ORP supported barriers in European rivers, reconnecting close to 1,500 kilometres of river habitat! […]
October 13, 2025
Before barriers can be removed, important groundwork must be carried out. Our A2 grants support pre-demolition activities that prepare barriers […]
October 6, 2025
The European Open Rivers Programme, dedicated to the restoration of Europe’s rivers, is excited to announce a new call for […]
September 30, 2025
The Open Rivers Programme (ORP) is seeking an intern to support an impact study on dam removal projects, mainly by […]
September 17, 2025
The journey to free-flowing rivers begins long before any barrier is physically removed. The first step – identifying and prioritising […]
August 28, 2025
The Open Rivers Programme (ORP) is inviting interested parties to submit an Expression of Interest (EoI) to implement a study […]