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Potential environmental impacts of hydroelectric development: an overview

Conference ·
OSTI ID:6147337
The potential environmental impacts of hydroelectric power developments are reviewed by discussing the impacts of building and operating man-made reservoirs and dams, the effects on ecosystems downstream from a power plant, legislation related to hydropower development, and environmental planning. (LCL)
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-26
OSTI ID:
6147337
Report Number(s):
CONF-790379-1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English