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Fishfriendly Innovative Technologies for Hydropower (FIThydro)

Start date: Nov 1, 2016, End date: Oct 31, 2020,

FIThydro addresses the decision support in commissioning and operating hydropower plants (HPP) by use of existing and innovative technologies. It concentrates on mitigation measures and strategies to develop cost-efficient environmental solutions and on strategies to avoid individual fish damage and enhancing population developments. Therefore HPPS all over Europe are involved as test sites. The f ...
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Isobel - Isobel - Integrated SOlutions for BEd Load management (LIFE+)

Start date: Jul 1, 2016, End date: Dec 31, 2019,

Background River segments with hydropower facilities are usually considered as ‘heavily modified water bodies’ under the Water Framework Directive. A natural river continuously carries bed load material downstream, forming gravel and shallow water areas. These structures are important spawning grounds and nursery areas for many species. Barrages disru ...
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INADAR - Innovative and ecological approach for dam restoration (LIFE+ INADAR)

Start date: Aug 1, 2015, End date: Jan 31, 2019,

Background The banks of most water bodies containing dams today are covered with wave breakers made of concrete. They commonly don’t host ecologically rich habitats. According to the Water Framework Directive, these water bodies are considered to be “significantly modified water bodies". The water resides longer in them, leading to possible higher wat ...
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Reconciling Renewable Energy Production and Nature in the Alps (recharge green)

Start date: Sep 30, 2012, End date: Jun 29, 2015,

The growing demand for renewable energy (RE) will increase the pressure on the Alpine environment. It will strongly impact land use patterns, ecological connectivity and biodiversity. Both the demand for renewable energy and the need for the conservation of biodiversity, soil, and connectivity transcend national borders. A transnational dialogue to address multiple environmental objectives, interd ...
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