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  1. 1. 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

  3. 2. Riparian Vegetation Distribution along the Ume River : Predicted responses of riparian plants to environmental flow modifications in run-of-river impoundments

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap

    Author : Louise Berglund; [2014]
    Keywords : riparian plant species; environmental flows; water level regulation; flood duration; run-of-river impoundments;

    Abstract : River environments are complex and dynamic ecosystems, and provide valuable ecosystem services such as clean water. The species rich riparian vegetation performs many important ecosystem functions such as reducing erosion and filter inputs from upland areas. READ MORE

  4. 3. Assessment of environmental flow requirements in Buzi River basin, Mozambique

    University essay from Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Lovisa Lagerblad; [2010]
    Keywords : environmental flows; environmental flow requirements; present ecological state; Buzi River basin; Desktop Reserve Model; Mozambique; miljöanpassade flöden; miljöanpassade flödesbehov; nuvarande ekologisk status; Buzi avrinningsområde; Desktop Reserve Model; Moçambique;

    Abstract : Rivers belong to the world’s most complex ecosystems but increasing demands for water are degrading rivers worldwide. The increase in human populations and activities has resulted in an intense and difficult conflict between the development of rivers as a natural resource and their function as living ecosystems. READ MORE