# German river and urban water restoration > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-river-and-urban-water-restoration > Updated: 2026-07-30T14:42:34.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. In mid‑July 2026, the German environmental group BUND announced a public information session in Hachenburg to detail its renaturation plan for the Nister River. The initiative, part of Germany’s national river‑restoration program under the EU Water Framework Directive, aims to remove barriers, improve flood protection and eventually restore at least 2,000 km of rivers nationwide. A few weeks later, attention turned to urban water sites. The Bavarian town of Kemnath completed a multi‑month dredging and refurbishment of its Stadtweiher pond, restoring it for public recreation and cultural events. In Augsburg, officials unveiled the "Wege des Wassers" project, a component of the International Building Exhibition Munich 2034, which will enhance access to historic canals and streams through new infrastructure, a digital platform and public‑grant funding. Together, these actions illustrate a broader German push to revive both natural rivers and city waterways, linking ecological goals with community and cultural benefits. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-30: German towns Kemnath and Augsburg revitalize urban water sites Kemnath restored its Stadtweiher with dredging and new fountain work, while Augsburg launched the “Wege des Wassers” project to improve access to its UNESCO heritage canals under the IBA Munich 2034. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-towns-kemnath-and-augsburg-revitalize-urban-water-sites ### 2026-07-15: BUND Announces Nister River Renaturation Plans in Hachenburg BUND will host a July 22 event in Hachenburg to detail renaturation projects for the Nister River, aiming to restore natural flow, boost flood protection, and meet EU restoration targets. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bund-announces-nister-river-renaturation-plans-in-hachenburg --- Cite as: German river and urban water restoration. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/german-river-and-urban-water-restoration