Threatened reservoir habitats
- Endangered wetlands of man-made impoundments and dams
- Threatened barrage environments
Nature
Many reservoirs are aging rapidly. They are filling with sediment, their shorelines are eroding, and their water is becoming muddy. Many reservoirs are drastically reduced in summer because of irrigation demands. This results in the degradation of populations of fish species that live near shore.
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Metadata
Database
World problems
Type
(E) Emanations of other problems
Subject
- Environment » Environment
- Geography » Land type/use
- Geography » Wild
- Industry » Products
- Societal problems » Endangered species » Endangered species
- Societal problems » Vulnerability
- Transportation, telecommunications » Storage
Content quality
Presentable
Language
English
Last update
Oct 4, 2020