Open Rivers Programme

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

[Open Rivers Programme @OpenRiversProg]

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: https://t.co/brE7n59Frx

🔗 All information about the open call at: https://t.co/LDLMPrGXSX

[Open Rivers Programme @OpenRiversProg]

📣 Open call! Looking for funding for your next #damremoval project?

Apply for a grant with us ➡️ https://t.co/LDLMPrHvIv

🗓️ Deadline: 26th June 2026, 13:00 CEST

[Open Rivers Programme @OpenRiversProg]

@GWPCEE Thank you for sharing! Our call for applications will open only on 1st June 2026 13:00 CEST. However, applicants can start preparing their project proposals with the resources available here: https://t.co/LDLMPrGXSX

[Open Rivers Programme @OpenRiversProg]

@GWPCEE Thank you for sharing! Just to clarify: Our call for applications will open only on 1st June 2026 13:00 CEST. However, applicants can start preparing their project proposals with the resources available here: https://t.co/LDLMPrGXSX

[Open Rivers Programme @OpenRiversProg]

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 https://t.co/v3tTBK6ZgK

#RiverRestoration #DamRemoval #Freshwater

[Open Rivers Programme @OpenRiversProg]

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: https://t.co/JLKOfZAnQE

More about the open call 🔗 https://t.co/SY5Di7NT44

[Open Rivers Programme @OpenRiversProg]

📣 Open call! Seeking funding for your next #damremoval project?

Apply for a grant with us ➡️ https://t.co/SY5Di7Nlew

🗓️ Deadline: 13th March 2026, 13:00 CET

[Ríos con Vida @riosconvida]

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
https://t.co/9ajZ1zbAPJ

[Open Rivers Programme @OpenRiversProg]

@SDoxat which brings well-being to communities, increases resilience to climate change, and prevents problems related to water quality and safety.

[Open Rivers Programme @OpenRiversProg]

@SDoxat As the European Open Rivers Programme, our mission focuses on river restoration and the removal of small barriers in Europe, so we’re not in a position to comment on individual dam projects in the US. We advocate for restoring biodiversity and river health (cont. below)

[Atlantic Salmon Trust @AST_Salmon]

NEW VIDEO - River Deveron dam removal as part of Project Deveron in partnership with @DBIRCT.

Watch it at https://t.co/eGxxj9yJSU

Supported by @OpenRiversProg and Chivas Brothers' The River Within.

#theriverwithin #openrivers #chivasbrothes #wildsalmonfirst

[Plataforma Jarama Vivo @JaramaVivo]

💫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.

https://t.co/XLXqdGRwo3

[Open Rivers Programme @OpenRiversProg]

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: https://t.co/CSc1Kkl3nd

[Centro Ibérico de Restauración Fluvial - CIREF @Cirefluvial]

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.🌊🌱

[Dani Cabezas @danicabezas1]

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: https://t.co/S0tV94TaA4

[EFE Verde @EFEverde]

@OpenRiversProg: eliminar barreras fluviales no es un capricho, es una necesidad urgente. Nos explica por qué👇 https://t.co/aaDW7BQkAh

[Open Rivers Programme @OpenRiversProg]

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: https://t.co/qk6wgv4Bmh

#DamRemoval #RiverRestoration

[Plataforma Jarama Vivo @JaramaVivo]

🟢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 👉🏽 https://t.co/np4pazPGqY

[Open Rivers Programme @OpenRiversProg]

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: https://t.co/iKpOtX6R63

🔗 https://t.co/3wZpbZyVGs

[Open Rivers Programme @OpenRiversProg]

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!