Best Practices

Research Cases and Practical Insights from Reservoirs Worldwide

Global Reservoir Case Studies

Representative reservoir ecology research cases from around the world

China

Three Gorges Reservoir

Ecological monitoring and management of the world's largest hydropower reservoir, focusing on fish conservation and water quality.

Water Quality Biodiversity
Zambia/Zimbabwe

Lake Kariba

Transboundary reservoir management challenges and collaborative ecological monitoring between bordering nations.

Transboundary Fisheries
USA

Lake Mead

Drought impacts and adaptive management of a major western US reservoir under climate stress.

Climate Drought
Egypt

Lake Nasser

Long-term ecological monitoring of a desert reservoir, with implications for arid region water management.

Desert Long-term
Brazil

Sobradinho Reservoir

Flow regulation and ecological impacts in the São Francisco River basin, balancing hydropower and ecology.

Hydropower Flow
Japan

Japanese Reservoir Studies

Advanced water quality modeling and environmental photochemistry research in Japanese reservoirs.

Modeling Water Quality

Reports & Case Study Downloads

Detailed case study reports and award-winning examples

Global Reservoir Ecology Case Study Report (Coming Soon)

Comprehensive report compiling best practices from reservoirs across six continents

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Award-winning / Commended Cases (Coming Soon)

Outstanding reservoir management and restoration cases recognized by IRECN

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