The preservation of historic watermill landscapes and their watermills has been under pressure for decades. In the implementation of the European Water Framework Directive and the conservation of Natura 2000 areas, water mills are perceived as obstacles by water managers. The fact that watermill landscapes can also offer solutions to climate and nature issues is often not seen or denied. How can we interpret the historically developed cultural landscape and use it for current issues and preserve the mills and their function? The link to the recording of the conference is: Craft of the Miller Conference Mar. 2025 - Watermill Biotope Also take a look at this research: Waterpower in the Derbyshire Derwent Catchment - Derwent Valley Mills .