Evolution and application of instream flow methodologies to small hydropower developments: an overview of the issues
By: E. Woody Trihey and Clair B. Stalnaker
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Abstract
ethods for evaluating instream flow needs have evolved over the last 30 years resulting in two categories which are defined as “standard-setting” and “incremental”. Standard-setting methodologies refer to those measurement and interpretative techniques designed to generate a flow value(s) which is intended to maintain the fishery at some acceptable level. Incremental methodologies on the other hand are organized and repeatable processes by which: (1) a fishery habitat/streamflow relationship and the hydrology of the stream are transformed into a baseline habitat time series; (2) proposed water management alternatives are quantified and compared with the baseline; and (3) project operating rules are negotiated. A hierarchical approach to small-hydro instream flow analysis is suggested.
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Trihey, E.W., Stalnaker, C., 1985, Evolution and application of instream flow methodologies to small hydropower developments: an overview of the issues, 8 p.
| Publication type | Book |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Conference publication |
| Title | Evolution and application of instream flow methodologies to small hydropower developments: an overview of the issues |
| Year Published | 1985 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | American Fisheries Society |
| Publisher location | Bethesda, MD |
| Description | 8 p. |
| Larger Work Title | Symposium on Small Hydro/Fisheries Symposium |
| Conference Title | Small Hydro/Fisheries Symposium |
| Conference Location | Denver, CO |
| Conference Date | 1985-05-01T00:00:00 |