ECRR Technical News June 2025

EU LIFE Programme: Leading the Way in River Basin Restoration and Conservation

The Dordogne LIFE project in France focuses on restoring the natural aquatic and alluvial habitats of the Dordogne River. It aims to im- prove the ecological status by restoring spawning grounds for migratory fish species and ecologically restoring abandoned gravel pits and oxbow lakes. 

The Four Rivers for LIFE project aims to restore the ecological quality of four major rivers in south Wales by addressing multiple pressures such as climate change, habitat degradation, water quality, migration barriers, and invasive species.

The LIFE Dee River project is a major large-scale project to transform the River Dee and its catchment by restoring the river and surroundings back to its natural state, including the removal of the Erbistock weir in north Wales. 

The LIFE CONNECTS project aims to improve ecosystem func- tions and services in seven rivers in southern Sweden by removing barriers, creating fish passages, and restoring degraded river habitats. 

The Improve Aquatic LIFE project aims to enhance aquatic eco- systems from source to sea also in southern Sweden. The project focuses on improving connectivity, hydrology, and habitats through various restoration measures.

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