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  • River ecology
  • Hydropower engineering
  • Environmental flow science

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  • Societal pressure mounts on the hydropower industry to enhance downstream aquatic ecosystems by altering flow regimes.
  • Complete restoration of natural river flows is often unfeasible due to competing demands for water.
  • Prioritizing specific flow prescriptions is crucial for meeting ecological objectives within practical limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose an organizational framework for implementing environmental flows at hydropower facilities.
  • To assist stakeholders in navigating the complexities of environmental flow science and regulatory procedures.
  • To identify regulatory shortcomings and suggest proactive measures for effective e-flow implementation.

Main Methods:

  • Structuring information and existing flow paradigms into a staged implementation process.
  • Analyzing the applicability and strengths of current environmental flow tools in hydropower contexts.
  • Identifying gaps in regulations and proposing strategies for stakeholder preparation.

Main Results:

  • The proposed framework enhances the effectiveness and efficiency of environmental flow implementation.
  • It accelerates knowledge base establishment and reduces uncertainty in the process.
  • The framework facilitates a coordinated research agenda for hydropower environmental flows.

Conclusions:

  • A structured approach is essential for balancing ecological needs with hydropower operations.
  • The framework aids stakeholders in making informed decisions for environmental flow management.
  • Further research is needed to advance the science of environmental flows in hydropower settings.