Effects of sediment flushing operations versus natural floods on Chinook salmon survival

Abstract Flushing is a common measure to manage and reduce the amount of sediment stored in reservoirs. However, the sudden release of large volumes of sediment abruptly increases the suspended solids concentration and alters the riverbed composition. Similar effects can be produced also by natural...

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Main Authors: Manisha Panthi, Aaron A. Lee, Sudesh Dahal, Amgad Omer, Mário J. Franca, Alessandra Crosato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2022-09-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-19294-2