Open AccessEffects of Mountain Rivers Cascade Hydropower Stations on Water Ecosystems
Author(s) -
Mengtian Sun,
Kai Huang,
Junfeng Shao,
Weixiong Wu
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
research in ecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2661-3379
DOI - 10.30564/re.v4i1.4259
Subject(s) - hydropower , water resources , cascade , environmental science , china , ecosystem , water resource management , river ecosystem , environmental resource management , hydrology (agriculture) , geography , ecology , geology , engineering , geotechnical engineering , archaeology , chemical engineering , biology
China is rich in hydropower resources, and mountain rivers have abundant water resources and huge development potential, which have a profound impact on the pattern of water resources allocation in China. As the main way of water resources and hydropower development, the construction of cascade hydropower stations, while meeting the requirements of water resources utilization for social development, has also brought adverse effects on river ecosystems. Therefore, the impact of the construction of cascade hydropower stations on mountainous river ecosystems, where the minimum ecological flow of rivers must be ensured and reviewed. The deficiencies and outlooks of cascade hydropower stations is presented in the article.