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International Reservoir Ecology Collaboration Network

A Global Partnership for Reservoir Ecosystem Health

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Why Global Participation?

Two reasons why no country can solve reservoir ecology alone

Reservoirs Have Reshaped Global River Systems

The ecological impacts of reservoirs cross borders - no country can solve reservoir health alone.

Countries Are at Different Research Stages

Different strengths, complementary needs - one network connects us all.

What We Do

Five core pillars of the International Reservoir Ecology Collaboration Network

Global Observation Network Platform

Build a global reservoir ecological observation network platform for outreach, member registration, and tiered database sharing.

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Expert Think Tank

100+ renowned experts covering all fields of reservoir ecology

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Case Study Library

Global reservoir ecology case library

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International Standards

Develop international standards for reservoir ecological monitoring

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Conferences & Awards

Branded conferences, white papers, and international awards

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Events & Highlights

Updates from IRECN

Announcement

IRECN Website Launched

The official IRECN website is now live, connecting reservoir ecology researchers worldwide.

2026-08 Read more →

Conference

IRECN Inaugural Conference 2027

Planning is underway for the first IRECN international conference. Stay tuned for details.

2027 Read more →

Opportunity

Call for Experts

IRECN is recruiting experts in all fields of reservoir ecology. Members receive data access and collaboration opportunities.

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Become Part of the Network

Whether you are a researcher, engineer, water manager, or institution — your participation strengthens the global effort to understand and protect reservoir ecosystems.