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Open Rivers Programme supports 12 new projects across Europe

January 21, 2025

Open Rivers Programme supports 12 new projects across Europe

The European Open Rivers Programme is delighted to announce its support for 12 new projects, aimed at restoring the ecological […]

Call for Applications – Submission deadline 29th November 2024

October 29, 2024

Call for Applications – Submission deadline 29th November 2024

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

Open Rivers Programme supports 18 new projects across Europe

October 17, 2024

Open Rivers Programme supports 18 new projects across Europe

The European Open Rivers Programme is delighted to announce its support for 18 new projects, further expanding its impact in […]

Beja dam removed: Latvia’s first step towards free-flowing rivers

September 9, 2024

Beja dam removed: Latvia’s first step towards free-flowing rivers

Pasaules Dabas Fonds, an associate partner of WWF, has successfully completed the removal of the Beja watermill on the Alūksne […]

A new chapter for ecological restoration in Bosnia and Herzegovina

August 27, 2024

A new chapter for ecological restoration in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Over the past century, the Hutovo Blato wetlands have undergone significant transformations due to extensive reclamation, irrigation, and hydropower development. […]

Supporting river restoration in Belgium’s Forêt d’Anlier

July 1, 2024

Supporting river restoration in Belgium’s Forêt d’Anlier

In late spring, the Haute-Sûre Forêt d’Anlier Nature Park applied for a demolition grant to reopen streams in the Forêt […]

Removing the Holstenkoski Dam has had significant ecological benefits

June 24, 2024

Removing the Holstenkoski Dam has had significant ecological benefits

In the municipality of Salo in Southwest Finland, the river Kiskonjoki is an important river for migratory fish. Removing the […]

Open Rivers Programme supports 15 new projects across Europe

April 29, 2024

Open Rivers Programme supports 15 new projects across Europe

The Open Rivers Programme, committed to restoring the ecological vitality of rivers across Europe, is proud to announce its support […]

Celebrating our rivers: second main RiverFilmFest shorts in March 2024

March 12, 2024

Celebrating our rivers: second main RiverFilmFest shorts in March 2024

From March 14 to 24, 2024, the Living Rivers Foundation will host the Main RiverFilmFest, celebrating vibrant rivers and highlighting […]