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Evolution and application of instream flow methodologies to small hydropower developments: an overview of the issues

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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.
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
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