Hydropower development - Initial Environmental Assessment Series No. 6 (NORAD, 1993)

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Foreword

Introduction

Part I: General account

1 Characteristics of hydropower projects

2 The environment affected by the project

3 Possible environmental impacts

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3.1 Dam breach.

3.2 Climate

3.3 Water flow

3.4 Groundwater

3.5 Transport of nutrients

3.6 Excessive fertilization

3.7 Fish

3.8 Flora and fauna

3.9 Population movements

3.10 Traditional ways of life and the utilization of natural resources

3.11 Health

3.12 Impacts of other planned, or existing activities

4 Relevant literature

Part II: Documentation requirements for initial assessment of hydro power projects.

1 Project description

2 Description of the environment

3 Checklist

Will the project