River temperature has a major influence on biophysical processes in lotic environments.
River temperature is expected to increase due to climate change, with potentially adverse …

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Modifications to landscapes and flow regimes of rivers have altered the function,
biodiversity, and productivity of freshwater ecosystems globally. Reestablishing …

Conservation efforts for Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus spp.) increasingly prioritize
maintenance of cool water temperatures that protect all freshwater life stages. However …

Environmental water purchases are increasingly used for ecological protection. In Nevada's
Walker Basin (western USA), environmental water purchases augment streamflow in the …

Temperature is a fundamental aspect of water quality in rivers, controlling the rate of many
ecological processes. By disrupting the flow of water, large reservoirs and dams can …

Dam operation impacts on stream hydraulics and ecological processes are well
documented, but their effect depends on geographical regions and varies spatially and …

Water temperature is an important factor that affects the number and variety of river species.
After a reservoir is built, a river's thermal regime changes significantly. Analyzing and …

Environmental flow protections are crucial to the conservation of freshwater biodiversity in
dam-regulated river systems. Nevertheless, the implementation of environmental flows has …

Reservoirs are sometimes managed to meet agricultural and other water demands, while
also maintaining streamflow for aquatic species and ecosystems. In the Henrys Fork Snake …