Event Title

Session D6: Present Situation and Actions on Downstream Fish Passage in Germany

Presenter Information

Dr. Christian Gohl, RMD-Consult GmbH

Location

Groningen, The Netherlands

Event Website

http://fishpassage.umass.edu/

Start Date

23-6-2015 5:15 PM

End Date

23-6-2015 5:40 PM

Description

Abstract:

Due to the high diversity of rivers in Germany, either dewatering to the Atlantic or Black Sea, and the vast diversity of fish species, there is different importance and stages of fish protection matters. Since the Federal Water Act was passed in 2009 the necessity for fish protection at diverting facilities and the need for fish passage devices is embedded in the law. According to new regulations in recent years, a lot of activities have been carried out in the laboratory research, field tests, implementation and monitoring. A broad discussion of all stakeholders about needs, requirements, state of knowledge and experiences took place under the roof of Environmental Federal Office (UBA). DWA (German Association for Water, Wastewater and Waste e.V.) is the German representative of the specialist in the field of water management and is in charge of preparing the up-to-date standards with its specialist committees. The working group on fish protection and downstream fish passage facilities published a corresponding paper in 2005. At the beginning of 2015 DWA has taken new action to adopt and update the paper according to present knowledge and publish a technical standard for fish protection and downstream passages in Germany by 2017. This presentation will give an overview of the legal situation in Germany as well as current activities and technical solutions in practice and research. The spokesperson of DWA will outline current items of discussions and objectives for the DWA Group.

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Presenting Author Bio: Since 2005 RMD-Consult GmbH, Head of Civil Engineering Department, Deputy Managing Director 2004 Doctorate Degree, Thesis: Bypass facilities for downstream passage of silver eels at hydro power plants 1998-2004 Technische Universität München, Scientific employee, department and laboratory for hydraulics and water resources engineering 1998 Diploma in Civil Engineering.

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Jun 23rd, 5:15 PM Jun 23rd, 5:40 PM

Session D6: Present Situation and Actions on Downstream Fish Passage in Germany

Groningen, The Netherlands

Abstract:

Due to the high diversity of rivers in Germany, either dewatering to the Atlantic or Black Sea, and the vast diversity of fish species, there is different importance and stages of fish protection matters. Since the Federal Water Act was passed in 2009 the necessity for fish protection at diverting facilities and the need for fish passage devices is embedded in the law. According to new regulations in recent years, a lot of activities have been carried out in the laboratory research, field tests, implementation and monitoring. A broad discussion of all stakeholders about needs, requirements, state of knowledge and experiences took place under the roof of Environmental Federal Office (UBA). DWA (German Association for Water, Wastewater and Waste e.V.) is the German representative of the specialist in the field of water management and is in charge of preparing the up-to-date standards with its specialist committees. The working group on fish protection and downstream fish passage facilities published a corresponding paper in 2005. At the beginning of 2015 DWA has taken new action to adopt and update the paper according to present knowledge and publish a technical standard for fish protection and downstream passages in Germany by 2017. This presentation will give an overview of the legal situation in Germany as well as current activities and technical solutions in practice and research. The spokesperson of DWA will outline current items of discussions and objectives for the DWA Group.

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