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Hydroelectric power can have mixed impacts on local wildlife. While it can provide a clean energy source that reduces reliance on fossil fuels, the construction of dams and reservoirs often disrupts natural habitats and migratory patterns for fish and other aquatic organisms. Additionally, changes in water flow and temperature can affect ecosystems downstream. Mitigation measures, such as fish ladders and habitat restoration, can help reduce these negative impacts but may not fully eliminate them.
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What is a draw back for hydroelectric energy?
One drawback of hydroelectric energy is its potential negative impact on local ecosystems and wildlife due to changes in water flow and temperature. Building dams can also disrupt local communities and affect fish migration patterns.
What makes a hydroelectric dam safe?
your answere is is nothing
Is hydroelectricity safe for the environment?
Hydroelectricity wreaks a huge amount of damage even if it is a renewable source of energy. For example, if a hydroelectric dam is placed too close to a fault line its activity can potentially cause an earthquake. Additionally, the massive displacement of water needed to create hydroelectricity completely changes the surrounding ecosystem which can have devastating effects on local marine wildlife, especially on the migration patterns of fish. There are certain solutions and precautions which can reduce these damages, such as fish ladders, but on the whole the massive amounts of environmental damage caused by hydroelectric dams are not safe.
What do you call a wildlife sanctuary?
Safe
Who is in chrge of protecting wildlife state federal or local government?
Who is in charge of protecting wildlife state, federal or local government?
What can be done to keep wolves safe?
you can tell the local zoo to unlock their wolf's cages for them to be free. you can also tell wildlife conservation groups to put wolves in wildlife reserves so they'll not be hunted again thus, increasing their population.
What is a major concern for building new hydroelectric dams?
The environmental impact, including flooding, affecting local wildlife, and potential new traffic is one major concern. Another would be finding a way to provide for the power needs of the growing population.
What has the author S R Barber written?
S. R. Barber has written: 'Wildlife (Saskatchewan)' -- subject(s): Dams, Environmental aspects of Dams, Environmental aspects of Hydroelectric power plants, Hydroelectric power plants
Essay on wildlife sanctuaries?
A wildlife sanctuary is a place where wildlife can be safe. endangered species are often kept here under strict government protection.
What is a basic principle of wildlife management?
Keep animals safe from humans, and humans safe from animals.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of hydroelectric power plants?
Hydroelectric power is clean, safe, and efficient. Building a dam is expensive, but the water is free and is naturally renewed by the water cycle. Unlike power plants that burn coal or oil, hydroelectric plants do not contribute to air pollution. But flooding the land behind a dam can destroy wildlife habitats as well as farms and towns. In addition, the dam forms a barrier across the river. It may prevent fish from traveling to the parts of the river where they usually lay their eggs and hatch their young.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the hydroelectric plant?
Hydroelectric power is clean, safe, and efficient. Building a dam is expensive, but the water is free and is naturally renewed by the water cycle. Unlike power plants that burn coal or oil, hydroelectric plants do not contribute to air pollution. But flooding the land behind a dam can destroy wildlife habitats as well as farms and towns. In addition, the dam forms a barrier across the river. It may prevent fish from traveling to the parts of the river where they usually lay their eggs and hatch their young.
