Evaluation and securing of ecological flow by linking fish growth scenarios and basin water budget analysis
Maintaining ecological flow is crucial for preserving healthy aquatic ecosystems. This study presents a novel approach to assess and secure ecological flow by linking fish growth scenarios with water budget analysis. Addressing the challenges of accurately predicting ecological flow requirements, es...
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| description | Maintaining ecological flow is crucial for preserving healthy aquatic ecosystems. This study presents a novel approach to assess and secure ecological flow by linking fish growth scenarios with water budget analysis. Addressing the challenges of accurately predicting ecological flow requirements, especially in post-dam-construction scenarios, is a central focus. In the Gam River basin, we assess the compatibility of a target fish species with post-dam quantitative instream flow, confirming an appropriate 4 m3/s for Zacco platypus in the basin's water supply system. This determination, facilitated by the K-WEAP model, not only ensures water availability but also prevents the Gimcheon-Buhang Dam from falling below its dead storage water level. Our study's key achievements include the development and successful application of this innovative methodology, integrating basin water budget analysis with fish population growth predictions across varying flow conditions. This approach allows the identification of potential ecosystem risks like water scarcity or pollution and determines the optimal ecological flow needed for maintaining the river ecosystem. Our research provides valuable insights for future endeavors in sustainable water resources management and river ecosystem conservation efforts. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-89f83a3bf06d4f04978312b56173c3442023-12-29T04:44:58ZengElsevierEcological Indicators1470-160X2024-01-01158111468Evaluation and securing of ecological flow by linking fish growth scenarios and basin water budget analysisYoung-Jun Kim0Dian Wu1Joo-Heon Lee2Jong-Suk Kim3Seo-Yeon Park4Dept. of Civil Engineering, Joongbu University, Goyang-si, Gyeunggi-do 10279, Republic of Korea; Drought Research Center, Joongbu University, Goyang-si, Gyeunggi-do 10279, Republic of KoreaState Key Laboratory of Water Resources Engineering and Management, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, PR ChinaDept. of Civil Engineering, Joongbu University, Goyang-si, Gyeunggi-do 10279, Republic of Korea; Drought Research Center, Joongbu University, Goyang-si, Gyeunggi-do 10279, Republic of Korea; Corresponding authors at: Dept. of Civil Engineering, Joongbu University, Gyeunggi-do 10279, Republic of Korea (J.-H. Lee). Department of Hydrology and Water Resources, School of Water Resources and Hydropower Engineering, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, PR China (J.-S. Kim).State Key Laboratory of Water Resources Engineering and Management, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, PR China; Corresponding authors at: Dept. of Civil Engineering, Joongbu University, Gyeunggi-do 10279, Republic of Korea (J.-H. Lee). Department of Hydrology and Water Resources, School of Water Resources and Hydropower Engineering, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, PR China (J.-S. Kim).Dept. of Civil Engineering, Joongbu University, Goyang-si, Gyeunggi-do 10279, Republic of Korea; Drought Research Center, Joongbu University, Goyang-si, Gyeunggi-do 10279, Republic of KoreaMaintaining ecological flow is crucial for preserving healthy aquatic ecosystems. This study presents a novel approach to assess and secure ecological flow by linking fish growth scenarios with water budget analysis. Addressing the challenges of accurately predicting ecological flow requirements, especially in post-dam-construction scenarios, is a central focus. In the Gam River basin, we assess the compatibility of a target fish species with post-dam quantitative instream flow, confirming an appropriate 4 m3/s for Zacco platypus in the basin's water supply system. This determination, facilitated by the K-WEAP model, not only ensures water availability but also prevents the Gimcheon-Buhang Dam from falling below its dead storage water level. Our study's key achievements include the development and successful application of this innovative methodology, integrating basin water budget analysis with fish population growth predictions across varying flow conditions. This approach allows the identification of potential ecosystem risks like water scarcity or pollution and determines the optimal ecological flow needed for maintaining the river ecosystem. Our research provides valuable insights for future endeavors in sustainable water resources management and river ecosystem conservation efforts.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1470160X23016102Ecological flow assessmentFish growth scenarioWater budget analysisK-WEAP modelSustainable water management |
| spellingShingle | Young-Jun Kim Dian Wu Joo-Heon Lee Jong-Suk Kim Seo-Yeon Park Evaluation and securing of ecological flow by linking fish growth scenarios and basin water budget analysis Ecological Indicators Ecological flow assessment Fish growth scenario Water budget analysis K-WEAP model Sustainable water management |
| title | Evaluation and securing of ecological flow by linking fish growth scenarios and basin water budget analysis |
| title_full | Evaluation and securing of ecological flow by linking fish growth scenarios and basin water budget analysis |
| title_fullStr | Evaluation and securing of ecological flow by linking fish growth scenarios and basin water budget analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluation and securing of ecological flow by linking fish growth scenarios and basin water budget analysis |
| title_short | Evaluation and securing of ecological flow by linking fish growth scenarios and basin water budget analysis |
| title_sort | evaluation and securing of ecological flow by linking fish growth scenarios and basin water budget analysis |
| topic | Ecological flow assessment Fish growth scenario Water budget analysis K-WEAP model Sustainable water management |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1470160X23016102 |
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