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  1. 1. SWAT Runoff Modeling and Salinity Estimation in the Odra River Catchment

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi

    Author : Tassilo Thebe; [2023]
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    Abstract : In 2022, a significant fish die-off happened in the Odra River due to a bloomof the toxic gold algae species Prymnesium parvum, which occurs in saline andwarm waters. This event is seen as a major ecological disaster in recent Europeanriver incident history. READ MORE

  3. 2. Assessment of hydropower mitigation measures for fish habitat rehabilitation with a coupled eco-hydraulic model : A case study on the Skålan-Äldern stretch

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Francesca Polato; [2021]
    Keywords : hydropower; mitigation measures; ecological flow assessment; hydraulic modeling; physical habitat models; vattenkraft; begränsande åtgärder; ekologisk flödesbedömning; hydraulisk modellering; fysiska livsmodeller;

    Abstract : In the past century, hydropower development in Sweden has been facilitated by the lack of appropriate environmental legislation. This exploitation has resulted in the current poor ecological status of most Swedish water bodies affected by hydropower, and in the need for new policies that reflect the 2000 European Water Framework Directive. READ MORE

  4. 3. Changes in Hydrologic Regime to Balance Human and Environmental Requirements: a Case Study in the Långan River Basin, Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Anton Smith; [2017]
    Keywords : Hydrological regime; Ecological flow; DHRAM; Water resource management; Hydrologisk regime; Ekologiska flöden; DHRAM; Vattenresursförvaltning;

    Abstract : Dams and reservoirs play an important role in the Swedish energy system, and a large number of rivers are today regulated. How to combine the ecological and economic interests in the regulation of these rivers is a growing concern for stakeholders and authorities. READ MORE

  5. 4. Potential for using high frequency turbidity as a proxy for total phosphorus in Sävjaån

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment

    Author : Emma Lannergård; [2016]
    Keywords : surface water quality; high frequency monitoring; continuous monitoring; turbidity; in situ sensor; surrogate measurements; total suspended solids; total phosphorus; phosphorus; phosphorus load; load estimation;

    Abstract : Transport of particles carrying nutrients and contaminants from land to sea is a challenge to monitor due to the high temporal variability in concentrations. Phosphorus is a particle associated nutrient, largely affecting the state of waters due to its effects on eutrophication. READ MORE

  6. 5. Är Lerbodaälven verkligen en problemälv? : undersökning av fosforhalter

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment

    Author : Tina Persson; [2010]
    Keywords : fosfor; vattenkemiprovtagning; Lerbodaälven; referensvärde;

    Abstract : Lerbodaälven is a river in the municipality of Kil which, due to high phosphorus content is not meeting the requirements for good ecological status according to the Water Framework Directive. The purpose of this report is to investigate the causes for the high content of phosphorus that has been measured in Lerbodaälven between 1995-2010. READ MORE