603 barriers down, 3,740 km of river back — the fish are throwing a rave and the culverts aren't invited.
Record Water Barrier Removal in Europe Frees Rivers Across the Continent
Europe removed a record 603 river barriers across 21 countries in 2025, beating last year's total by 11%, according to Dam Removal Europe. Sweden led with 173 removals, followed by Finland and Spain, reconnecting over 3,740 kilometers of rivers. The removals, mostly small culverts and weirs, restored natural flow and fish migration.
Source: Record Water Barrier Removal in Europe Frees Rivers Across the Continent — Happy Eco News
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