Environmental implications and assessments of hydroelectric projects

Abstract

One energy option for Canada which stands forth as being environmentally more compatible than other available options is hydroelectric power. However we can no longer afford to construct hydro electric projects without examining all aspects of environmental concern. If projects are planned properly in consultation with public and government agencies and effective mitigation measures are tdken3 there is no reason why hydroelectric power cannot be environmentally compatible. It is believed that some changes are needed and further work is necessary towards achieving compatibility between the environmental and other important engineering and socio-economic considerations. © 1981, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.