Title

Ecosystem study Altenwörth: Impacts of a hydroelectric powerstation on the River Danube in Austria

Authors

U H. Humpesch

Publication Date

1992

Keywords

hydroelectric, barrage, physical variables

Journal or Book Title

Freshwater Forum

Abstract

The aim of this article is to briefly describe the effects of the Altenwoerth Barrage, on the River Danube, on some physical variables and their consequent effects on water chemistry and the biota of the river. The methods used for biological sampling are summarised, especially those used in the limnological part of the study, and the macroinvertebrate and fish fauna listed. Comparisons are then made between the impounded section of river immediately above the dam and two unimpounded free-flowing sections of the river. Further developments on the Danube are considered.

Pages

33-58

Volume

2

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