The decline of aquatic insects downstream from some hydroelectric dams has been linked to a widespread practice known as hydropeaking, whereby river flows are increased during the day when electricity ...

A group of researchers concluded that 'hydropeaking' of water flows on many rivers in the West has a devastating impact on aquatic insect abundance. A group of researchers concluded today in a study ...

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Dams around the world provide critical water supplies and hydropower to growing communities and hundreds of new dams are proposed for developing economies. Though viewed as sources of potential green ...

Though hydropower is renewable energy, construction and operation of dams harms ecosystem functions and services. Scientists recommend strategic planning and mitigation practices to temper dams' ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. - A group of researchers concluded today in a study in the journal BioScience that "hydropeaking" of water flows on many rivers in the West has a devastating impact on aquatic insect ...