Summary
Europe removed a record 603 dams and barriers across 21 countries in 2025, reconnecting thousands of kilometers of rivers.
The dismantling of aging structures is restoring fish migration routes and addressing climate-related water risks across the continent.
Rivers can transform rapidly after dam removal, with salmon returning within the first migration season in Finland’s Hiitolanjoki River
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