Living Streams – River Restoration

Living Streams – Flowing Watercourse Renaturation promotes the revitalization of streams and flowing water bodies in the district of Diepholz in the state of Lower Saxony. Public institution sponsors, non-profit organizations, and foundations receive a continuously accessible grant for the acquisition of riparian areas, the procurement of natural watercourse components, as well as for earthworks to raise the riverbed. The goal is to restore original flowing water structures and floodplain ecosystems to strengthen essential ecological functions such as habitat and species protection, while simultaneously preventing flood events.

The program targets municipalities, non-profit associations, foundations, and other actors wishing to implement concrete renaturation measures. The funding links environmental and climate protection with sustainable landscape development and contributes to adaptation to altered water cycles. Due to ongoing application opportunities, project start dates can be planned flexibly. Interested parties benefit from professional support and financial relief to create naturally structured watercourse sections and floodplain landscapes that remain vibrant and functional in the long term.