Freshwater biodiversity impacted by hydropower plants in the Sharr Mountains National Park

Hydro Powerplant in the Sharr Mountain National Park © Riverwatch

This rapid field assessments conducted in Autum 2023 in the National Park Sharr Mountain encompassed an extensive evaluation of fish and macroinvertebrates, with a specific focus on aquatic insects, in the Lepenc River and its tributaries.

FULL STUDY: Freshwater biodiversity impacted by hydropower plants in the Sharr Mountains National Park

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The Eco-Masterplan for Balkan Rivers is a comprehensive study which, for the first time, combines knowledge about biodiversity (fish, mussels, caddisflies), integrity of rivers and floodplains (hydromorphology), as well as the location of protected areas.

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