Essays about: "impacts of Dams"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 27 essays containing the words impacts of Dams.
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6. Ecological impacts of dam removal in Swedish inland waters : Effects on water chemistry and fish demography
University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)Abstract : Dams play an important role in our society, but their negative impacts on aquatic ecosystems have led to a need for conservation efforts to mitigate the negative effects. In some instances, dam removal has been suggested to be the most economically and ecologically beneficial restoration method to improve longitudinal connectivity. READ MORE
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7. Study of a vertical slot fish ladder : Evaluation of flow dynamics through a standardized bypass and the effect of predesigned roughness elements
University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för byggnadsteknik, energisystem och miljövetenskapAbstract : Migrating freshwater fish population has been significantly declined, mostly by the obstruction of their migratory routes by hydropower dams. To diminish such impacts, fish ladders have been developed to facilitate the passage of migrating fish. READ MORE
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8. A review of the use of scientific knowledge in environmental impact assessment reports for dam construction.
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : It is estimated that 3,700 major dams are either planned or under construction, notably in developing countries. Dams can pose a threat to fish diversity, as one of the biggest impacts of damming is habitat fragmentation. READ MORE
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9. The impact of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissances Dam on the Water-Energy-Food security nexus in Sudan
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : Controversy in transboundary rivers usually arises due to a lack of inclusive agreement and cooperation between the basin countries. Originating from Ethiopia, the Blue Nile River contributes most of the Nile River water making it vital for water, energy, and food security at downstream Sudan and Egypt. READ MORE
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10. Groundwater investigation at Storsudret, Gotland
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : Sweden have faced decreasing groundwater storage with critical low groundwater levels for several years. Gotland is one example with issues of providing freshwater due to the low groundwater levels. These circumstances can be related to impacts caused by early agriculture development, an increased demand of freshwater and climate change. READ MORE
