New record for dam removal in Europe with over 600 barriers dismantled - Wetlands International Europe
**The** [**dam removal movement**](https://damremoval.eu/) **has once again broken records in Europe with at least 603 river barriers removed in 2025. This unprecedented effort reconnected over 3,740 km of rivers across the continent – strengthening climate resilience, enhancing water and food security, boosting biodiversity, and accelerating the recovery of freshwater ecosystems.**
