The issue highlights how restoration is increasingly shaped by integrated catchment thinking, stakeholder and community engagement, nature-based solutions, and the practical exchange of knowledge between projects, practitioners and river basin organisations.

Welcome to the latest edition of the ECRR newsletter! In this issue, discover major updates in river restoration across Europe, including new partnerships, upcoming events, and funding opportunities.

This proposition presents the core activities of the ECRR, aims to implement, in the period 2025-2027, as well as a number of activities needed to sterngthen and professionalize its organisation and processess. During this timeframe, a detailed work programme beyond 2027 willbe develloped.

The guidance document updates information on climate change impacts on the water cycle and provides tools to help water managers align River Basin Management( RBM) under the Water Framework Directive (WFD) and the Flood Directive (FD) to climate adaptation planning.

Harnessing the Potential of River Restoration: Inspiring Cases

This newsletter explores three remarkable examples. These cases highlight the power of collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange in achieving successful outcomes for river ecosystems.