IHA Congress 2011 - Session 8b - Gabriel Azevedo

1. Downstream Flow RegimesIHA Congress – Foz do Iguaçu

2. Progress in the Recognition of the Issue

4. Understanding the Characteristics of the Ecosystem

5. Definition of objectives (target species, flow, sediment transport, cultural values, existing and potential water uses, connectivity, etc.)

6. No one size fits all formula

7. Focus on principles and best practices – flexibility - case by case approach

8. Focus on regulatory and legal frameworks – less flexibility

9. Progressive change from the establishment of a minimum flow value to downstream flow management (adaptive) systems

10. Minimum flow

11. Monitoring

12. Physical adjustments to the channel system (e.g. Velocity, depth, etc.)

13. Operation rules Downstream Flow Regimes