Climate Action Now: Record Level of Dam Removals in US and Europe

Hundreds of thousands of small dams were built during the Industrial Revolution, but many are now completely obsolete and disused, doing nothing but sitting there, blocking fish passage, worsening flood risks, and keeping river water too warm with stagnant pools instead of free flow. Now, record-high dam removals took place in both the United States and Europe in 2025! 100 dams were removed across America, reconnecting over 4,893 miles (over 7,800 kilometers) of river flow. Across Europe, 602 river barriers including dams, weirs, and culverts were removed, reconnecting 2,324 miles (3,740 km) of rivers. More HERE