Global-scale analysis of river flow alterations due to water withdrawals and reservoirs

Global-scale information on natural river flows and anthropogenic river flow alterations is required to identify areas where aqueous ecosystems are expected to be strongly degraded. Such information can support the identification of environmental flow guidelines and a sustainable water management th...

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Main Authors: P. Döll, K. Fiedler, J. Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2009-12-01
Series:Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/13/2413/2009/hess-13-2413-2009.pdf