CategoriesRestoration of Buna riverbanks

From Planning to the Field: Preparing the Restoration of the Buna Riverbanks

In June, EcoAlbania welcomed partners from Tour du Valat to Shkodër for a field visit to the site of the Buna Riverbank Restoration project. The visit provided an opportunity to review the progress of the preparatory phase and discuss the next steps towards the implementation of restoration measures on the ground. Together, the teams visited the sections […]

CategoriesBarrier Identification and Prioritisation

DRE Barrier Removal Workshop in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Representatives from 22 countries gathered in Bosnia and Herzegovina for the Dam Removal Europe (DRE) Barrier Removal Workshop, bringing together professionals working on river conservation, restoration, and barrier removal across Europe and beyond. The workshop provided a space for participants to exchange experiences, strengthen their knowledge, and explore practical approaches to restoring river connectivity. Through presentations, discussions, and […]

CategoriesNews Press Release

Environmental Massacre in the Shkumbin: Interventions in the Riverbed Threaten the Ecosystem and Local Communities

26 environmental organizations, through an open letter, are calling for urgent measures to ensure compliance with environmental standards. Elbasan, Albania, 24 February 2026 – 26 national and local environmental organizations, through an open letter addressed to the Government, have expressed their deep concern regarding interventions in the riverbed and banks of the Shkumbin River, in the framework […]

CategoriesESPID4Vjosa

ESPID4Vjosa Final Conference Highlights the Power of Cross-Border Cooperation for River Protection

Tirana, on May 30th  2025, the Final Conference of the ESPID4Vjosa project marked the conclusion of a multi-year initiative aimed at fostering science-based management and cross-sector collaboration for the protection of the Vjosa River, Europe’s last wild river. Held with the participation of national and international stakeholders, the event brought together government representatives, scientists, civil society actors, and […]

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