Inside the fight for Europe's first wild river national park

All rivers used to be free of human-made impediments, of course, but few are now, especially in Europe Except for one: Albania's Vjosa River. New Scientist's GrahamLawton explains why a free-flowing river is so important. Learn more: SaveBritainsRivers

The Vjosa is special because it is entirely free-flowing. Aside from the remains of the Kalivaç project, there are no dams, barriers or artificial banks. It will now stay that way. Mostly.

Dams generate hydroelectric power, but are disastrous for biodiversity and other crucial ecological gifts rivers bestow upon us. So the saving of the Vjosa is a big win for nature – including the critically endangered Balkan lynx and European eel – and an inspiration for other river conservation projects. It is also a rare bit of good news against the backdrop of the shocking state of many of the world’s rivers.

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