Assessing the impact of hydropower plants (HPP) on different fish species and communities is a key-component supporting decisions during the commissioning process and operation of HPPs. The Fish Population Hazard Index presented in this publication is a decision and management tool for environmental impact assessment of hydropower plants. The index allows risk assessment while considering site-specific effects of single hydropower plants, fish species sensitivity against mortality as well as overarching environmental and societal development targets for the respective water body.     «

Assessing the impact of hydropower plants (HPP) on different fish species and communities is a key-component supporting decisions during the commissioning process and operation of HPPs. The Fish Population Hazard Index presented in this publication is a decision and management tool for environmental impact assessment of hydropower plants. The index allows risk assessment while considering site-specific effects of single hydropower plants, fish species sensitivity against mortality as well as ove...     »