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1. 1. How does hydropeaking and geological substrate affect aquatic macroinvertebrates in a regulated river?

   University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för miljö- och livsvetenskaper (from 2013)

   Author : Andreas Vernby; [2021]
   Keywords : Hydropeaking; geological substrate; aquatic macroinvertebrates; EPT species; Hester-Dendy samplers; Korttidsreglering; geologiskt substrat; akvatiska makroevertebrater; EPT; Hester-Dendy-provtagare;

   Abstract : Hydropower is an important source of renewable energy, but is often a cause of degradation to river ecosystems. Hydropeaking, i.e. the frequent alteration of discharge, is a process involved in hydropower generation and has been proven to affect aquatic organisms negatively. READ MORE