Body Proportion Based Bar Spacing for Racks to Prevent Fish Passage into High-risk Areas

Publication: Infographic
Citation: Ecologic Institute and IGF Jena 2023: Body proportion based* bar spacing for racks to prevent fish passage into high-risk areas. Infographic.

This infographic shows, color-coded for the three developmental stages of domestic fish, body proportion-based bar spacing of rakes that can prevent fish from swimming into the high-risk areas.

The infographic is published under a creative commons license CC BY 4.0. That means it can be copied and redistributed in any medium or format and for any purpose as long as appropriate credit to the authors (Ecologic Institute, IGF Jena) is given.

Forum Fischschutz und Fischabstieg: Ergebnisse und Ausblick

Abschlussbericht

Year 2023

Publication:Report

This report summarizes the results of the Hydromorphology workshop series (2008, 2012, 2016, 2021) of the German Federal Environment Agency in the form of a synthesis.

In der Diskussion: Hydromorphologie.

Ergebnisse der UBA Workshopreihe

Year 2023

Publication:Infographic

The illustration exemplifies the derivation of the study parameters in field studies for the determination of the site injury rate. It is part of a fact sheet on fish protection and downstream fish migration measures.

Derivation of the Study Parameters in Field Studies for the Determination of the Site Injury Rate

Year 2020

Publication:Infographic

Infographic on Overview of concrete fish conservation measures and targets in German federal states

This illustration provides an overview of concrete fish conservation measures and targets in German federal states. It is part of a fact sheet on fish protection and downstream fish migration measures.

Überblick über konkrete Fischschutzmaßnahmen und -ziele in deutschen Bundesländern

Year 2020

Publication:Infographic

Infographic on group and individual approach to quantifying passage-related injuries in a hydropower site.

This illustration shows the group and individual approach to quantifying passage-related injuries at a hydropower site. It is part of a fact sheet on primary injury to fish at hydropower sites.

Group and Individual Approach to Quantifying Passage-related Injuries at a Hydropower Site

Year 2020

Publication:Infographic

This illustration shows a comparison of the injuries of a common Nase before and after the passage of a hydropower site. It is part of a fact sheet on primary injury to fish at hydropower sites.

Comparison of the Injuries of a Common Nase Before and After the Passage of a Hydropower Site

Year 2020

Publication:Infographic

Infographic on advantages and disadvantages of using naturally downstream migrating fish or an experimental approach to determine the mortality and injury risk

This illustration shows advantages and disadvantages of using naturally downstream migrating fish or an experimental approach to determine the mortality and injury risk. It is part of a fact sheet on primary injury to fish at hydropower sites.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Downstream Migrating Fish or an Experimental Approach to Determine the Mortality Risk

Year 2020

Publication:Infographic

This infographic provides an overview of the Measures for fish protection and downstream fish migration in Europe. The infographic is part of a fact sheet on fish protection targets in Europe.

Measures for Fish Protection and Downstream Fish Migration

Year 2020

Publication:Infographic

Infographic on prevalence of strategic concepts for hydropower utilisation and general methods or recommendations for ensuring downstream continuity in Europe.

This infographic provides an overview of the prevalence of strategic concepts for hydropower utilisation and general methods or recommendations for ensuring downstream continuity in Europe. The infographic is part of a fact sheet on fish protection targets in Europe.

Prevalence of Strategic Concepts for Hydropower Utilisation and General Methods or Recommendations for Ensuring Downstream Continuity in Europe

Year 2020

Languages: German

English
Credits: Media format: coloured infographic
Copyright: CC BY 4.0
Concept: Melanie Kemper (Ecologic Institute)
Content: Falko Wagner (IGF Jena)
Graphic design: Lena Aebli (Ecologic Institute)
Funding: German Environment Agency (UBA), Germany
Published by: Ecologic Institute, Germany

Institute of Aquatic Ecology and Fish Biology (IGF Jena), Germany
Year: 2023
Project: Third Cycle of the German Participatory Forum on Fish Protection and Downstream Migration
Project ID: 3581
Keywords: Biodiversity

Communication

Water

Water Framework Directive, WFD, river, nature conservation, biodiversity, energy, hydropower, fish, migration, watercourse, connectivity, restoration, hydromorphology, protection

Europe, Germany, Austria, Switzerland

infographic, visualization, illustration, creative commons

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