International RiverFoundation has awarded the inaugural IRF European Riverprize to the River Rhine.

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Following  flooding across much of Europe in June the idea of integrating rivers back into their natural floodplains is being more widely discussed. An article in Spiegel Online looks at the effects of fthe flooding in Germany and asks whether governments are looking more seriously at river restoration.

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8^th Symposium for European Freshwater Sciences, which will be held in Münster, Germany, from July 1-5, 2013.

The meeting is hosted by the German Limnological Society (DGL) in collaboration with the University of Münster (WWU Münster) and co-organized by four regional LIFE+ projects (running water). The organizers are pleased to have the opportunity to convene the conference.

SEFS 8 aims to integrate recent achievements of science from ecological and evolutionary perspectives to promote innovative solutions for the sustainable management of our freshwaters in the face of increasing environmental pressures. The guiding theme is "Freshwater science for nature and society".

http://www.sefs2013.de/

We have extended the Early Bird registration in order to evaluate the large number of submissions we received and will announce an updated programme by the end of May. Save €50 off of the conference fee by registering early. The Early Bird fee is €250 until 10 June 2013 and €300 thereafter. Your registration includes all conference sessions, the Riverprize Gala dinner and a field trip excursion.

European Riverprize Gala...