The ecological limits of hydrologic alteration (ELOHA): a new framework for developing regional environmental flow standards

LeRoy Poff, N.; D. Richter, Brian; H. Arthington, Angela; E. Bunn, Stuart; J. Naiman, Robert; Kendy, Eloise; Acreman, Mike; Apse, Colin; P. Bledsoe, Brian; C. Freeman, Mary; A. Henriksen, James; B. Jacobson, Robert; G. Kennen, Jonathan; M. Merritt, David; H. O’Keeffe, J.; D. Olden, Julian; H. Rogers, Kevin; E. Tharme, Rebecca; T. Warner, Andrew

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2427.2009.02204.x

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The ecological limits of hydrologic alteration (ELOHA): a new framework for developing regional environmental flow standards

Published in Freshwater Biology • Sep 3, 2009

Authors:

N. LeRoy Poff

Brian D. Richter

Angela H. Arthington

Abstract

Summary 1. The flow regime is a primary determinant of the structure and function of aquatic and riparian ecosystems for streams and rivers. Hydrologic alteration has impaired riverine ecosystems on a global scale, and the pace and intensity of human development greatly exceeds the ability of scient...

Subject

River ecosystem

Riparian zone

Environmental resource management

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