The Open Rivers Programme works to restore Europe's rivers by supporting projects that will remove small dams to restore river flow and freshwater biodiversity
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Got questions about ORP's #damremoval grants? 💡
Join our Q&A Webinar on 4th June at 13:00 CEST and put them directly to our team!
Secure your spot now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
🔗 All information about the open call at: openrivers.eu/grants/apply-f…
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📣 Open call! Looking for funding for your next #damremoval project?
Apply for a grant with us ➡️ openrivers.eu/grants/apply-f…
🗓️ Deadline: 26th June 2026, 13:00 CEST
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Meet our newest grantees! 💙 14 new projects across Europe - removing 7 barriers and opening 62 km of rivers!
Plus, a first ever #OpenRiversProgramme project in 🇨🇾 Cyprus! 🎉
Discover them all at openrivers.eu/news/2026-gran…
#RiverRestoration #DamRemoval #Freshwater
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Got questions about ORP’s #damremoval grants? 💡
Join our Q&A Webinar on 25th February at 13:00 CEST and ask questions directly to our team!
Secure your spot now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
More about the open call 🔗 openrivers.eu/news/call-for-…
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📣 Open call! Seeking funding for your next #damremoval project?
Apply for a grant with us ➡️ openrivers.eu/news/call-for-…
🗓️ Deadline: 13th March 2026, 13:00 CET
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Jan 30
Ayúdanos rellenando la encuesta sobre el proyecto de recuperación de la continuidad fluvial en el río Cabrillas,que culminamos con la retirada de dos azudes. del Molino Bajo y Molino del Cabrillas Solo te llevará unos minutos, gracias a @OpenRiversProg
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NEW VIDEO - River Deveron dam removal as part of Project Deveron in partnership with @DBIRCT.
Watch it at youtube.com/watch?v=37aSyWEx…
Supported by @OpenRiversProg and Chivas Brothers' The River Within.
#theriverwithin #openrivers #chivasbrothes #wildsalmonfirst
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Open Rivers Programme retweeted
💫Estrenamos vídeo sobre el #ProyectoRiato, una iniciativa en colaboración con @OpenRiversProg , para devolver la vida a cursos fluviales en el norte de la Comunidad de Madrid.
youtu.be/UpqCl61s-PU
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18 Dec 2025
The Open Rivers Programme is supporting 20 new projects across Europe!
⛏️ 10 #dams will be removed
💧 1,561 kilometres of #rivers will be reconnected
Discover the newly awarded projects: openrivers.eu/news/2025-gran…
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Open Rivers Programme retweeted
Ayer celebramos la entrega del Premio Fundación Botín a la Gestión Sostenible del Agua, que reconoce la restauración fluvial del río Ega. Un logro posible gracias al diálogo con la población local, el Ayuntamiento de Zuñiga, su alcalde y el apoyo del Open Rivers Programme.🌊🌱
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Open Rivers Programme retweeted
25 Nov 2025
Hay quien sigue creyendo aquel bulo que decía que el Gobierno se dedica a demoler presas. Durante un tiempo circuló mucho por las redes sociales e incluso llegó al Congreso de la mano de la ultraderecha. Hoy hablo en El Eco de @Los40 de @OpenRiversProg: los40.com/2025/11/25/open-ri…
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@OpenRiversProg: eliminar barreras fluviales no es un capricho, es una necesidad urgente. Nos explica por qué👇 efeverde.com/open-rivers-eli…
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20 Oct 2025
We made it! 🎉 100 barriers removed from European rivers with support from the Open Rivers Programme - reconnecting almost 1,500 km of rivers!
Thanks to @ArcadiaFund & our grantees for making it possible 🙌 Learn more: openrivers.eu/news/100-barri…
#DamRemoval #RiverRestoration
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Open Rivers Programme retweeted
13 Oct 2025
🟢La 🌿Plataforma Ecologista Madrileña, con la colaboración de @OpenRiversProg , iniciamos un proyecto de restauración fluvial en el río Riato que contribuirá a recuperar sus funciones naturales y la conectividad de hábitats.
Info 👉🏽 elsoto.org/la-colaboracion-d…
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13 Oct 2025
Got questions about ORP’s #damremoval grants? 💡 Join our Q&A Webinar on 15th October at 13:00 CEST and ask questions directly to our team!
Secure your spot now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
🔗 openrivers.eu/news/call-for-…
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8 Oct 2025
It’s #DamRemovalDay! This event celebrates #riverrestoration through #dam removal – the heart of what we do at the Open Rivers Programme 💙
Thanks to our donor, @ArcadiaFund, we have supported the removal of 98 barriers and the reconnection of 1377 km of #freeflowingrivers!
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6 Oct 2025
📣 Open call! Seeking funding for your next #damremoval project? Apply for a grant with us!
🗓️ Deadline: 31st October, 13:00 CET
🔗 openrivers.eu/news/call-for-…
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Open Rivers Programme retweeted
💶✨ ¡Oportunidad de financiación para eliminar obstáculos en ríos en España!
El Centro Ibérico de Restauración Fluvial (CIREF) junto con el Open Rivers Programme 🌍 te invitan a un taller online gratuito para preparar tu candidatura
cirefluvial.com/event/taller…
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Open Rivers Programme retweeted
16 Aug 2025
#OpenRivers
Una gran iniciativa privada internacional para recuperar nuestro patrimonio natural. Ríos con Vida participa activamente en este programa, que agradece sinceramente:
openrivers.eu/
@OpenRiversProg 🩵
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14 Aug 2025
The #OpenRiversProgramme is supporting 24 new #riverrestoration projects across Europe!
⛏️ 33 #dams will be removed
💧 360 kilometres of #rivers will be reconnected
Discover the newly awarded projects: openrivers.eu/news/grant-awa…
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