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Hydropower, Adaptive Management, and Biodiversity

WIERINGA1, MORTON

  • 1U.S. Department of EnergyWestern Area Power AdministrationCorporate Services OfficeP.O. Box 3402, A3400Golden, Colorado 80401-0098, USA

Environmental Management
|November 1, 1996
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Adaptive management uses science and monitoring to guide decisions for natural resources. This approach is applied to hydropower operations at Glen Canyon Dam to balance ecological needs and human uses.

Area of Science:

  • Ecology
  • Environmental Management
  • Conservation Biology

Background:

  • Hydropower operations, like at Glen Canyon Dam, create complex challenges for managing downstream natural resources and biodiversity.
  • Increasing public interest and conflicts between various users highlight the need for effective resource management strategies.
  • Existing management approaches often struggle to balance ecological requirements with competing human demands.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the adaptive management process as a framework for decision-making in natural resource management.
  • To illustrate the application of adaptive management using the specific case of Glen Canyon Dam operations on the Colorado River.
  • To discuss strategies for optimizing the effectiveness of adaptive management in conserving downstream natural resources and biodiversity.

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Main Methods:

  • The study outlines the principles of adaptive management, emphasizing its iterative nature and reliance on observed responses to previous decisions.
  • It details the application of this framework to hydropower operations, integrating scientific research, ecological monitoring, and societal values.
  • The Glen Canyon Dam case serves as a practical example to demonstrate the integration of ecological considerations and human use requirements.

Main Results:

  • Adaptive management provides a structured approach to address complex environmental challenges, such as those posed by hydropower operations.
  • The Glen Canyon Dam example demonstrates how science-based monitoring and iterative decision-making can inform management actions.
  • This process facilitates the balancing of ecological integrity with diverse societal goals and resource uses.

Conclusions:

  • Adaptive management offers a robust framework for navigating the complexities of natural resource management, particularly in human-altered ecosystems.
  • Effective implementation requires continuous monitoring, evaluation, and adjustment of management strategies based on scientific data and stakeholder input.
  • The successful application of adaptive management at Glen Canyon Dam can serve as a model for similar situations involving hydropower and riverine ecosystems worldwide.