How we lose our last wild rivers
Most of the European rivers already lost their wild character, and the handful remaining wild rivers are quickly disappearing.
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WILDRiver
Transboundary Wilderness in Russia and Finland
Today we are releasing two new and updated Wilderness Briefs, for Wilderness in Russia. These are for Paanajärvi Wilderness and
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Thayatal WILDForest and Thaya WILDRiver Brief
Today we are releasing two new Wilderness Briefs, for Thayatal WILDForest and Thaya WILDRiver. Both are Wilderness areas in Nationalpark
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WILDRivers in Ukraine
This are the Briefs for three WILDRivers in Ukraine – Mala Uholka, Shyrokyy Luh and Velyka Uholka WILDRiver. All are
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First European River Summit to save Europe’s last wild rivers
According to the recent European State of Water report from the European Environment Agency, nearly two thirds of European rivers are in
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Belá WILDRiver under Threat
In the summer of 2018, Belá WILDRiver was removed from the European Wilderness Network. See why here It is impossible
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Romania: Management of Protected Areas and Wild Rivers
Romania is a source of vast natural beauty. It has a variety of unique landscapes; notably some of the largest
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New EU Report reveals shocking state of European waters
The European State of Water 2018 report, published this month, has concluded that only 40% of EU freshwater is of
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Current and future threats to Alpine rivers
The Alps are often described as the ‘Water Tower’ of Europe, because they provide around 40% of Europe’s freshwater. However,
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Wild River Râul Alb
Biologist Călin Dejeu, from Romania, recently approached the European Wilderness Society with the proposal to include the River Râul Alb,
Read MoreSneak preview: Quick-Audit of Thayatal WILDForest & Thaya WILDRiver
Today and tomorrow, our Wilderness experts are performing a Quick-Audit in the Austrian National Park Thayatal. Thayatal shares its borders
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Saving the last Wild River in Romanian Carpathians
Today European Wilderness Society had a meeting with Wilderness supporter from Romania, Calin Dejeu. They discussed further potential cooperation, particularly
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Help saving the Blue Heart of Europe
The Balkans between Slovenia and Albania host some of the last wild rivers in Europe. About 80% of this region’s
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Support the Stop E40 campaign now
The E40 waterway would connect the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea over a length of more than 2 000
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Europe’s Blue Heart will stop beating soon
More than 2 years ago, we shared the alarming story about dam constructions in Europe. A follow-up study recently confirmed
Read MoreIllegal destruction of Romanian Jiu river continues
In September we shared the story of Călin Dejeu, biologist and economist. He has over 20 years of experience in environmental
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Study on impact of fish otters on fish population in Upper Austrian rivers
It has been a discussion between nature conservationists and the fishery industries for two decades. The question whether the fish
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Why rivers should be wild, not dammed
We use rivers for many reasons, they provide us with water, food and a mode of transport. Over the last
Read MoreBelá, the last WILDRiver in the Tatra Mountains
This is a story of WILDRiver Belá: the last uncontrolled river in Slovakia. It is beginning of May. The roaring
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International Research in Uholka-Shyrokyy Luh Wilderness
Since September 26-29, 2017 Uholka-Shyrokyy Luh Wilderness has been a member of the European Wilderness Network. The size of Uholka-Shyrokyy Luh Wilderness
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