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Applying a Holistic Approach to Environmental Flow Assessment in the Yen River Basin

Published:2024-04-20 Issue:8 Volume:16 Page:1174
ISSN:2073-4441
Container-title:Water
language:en
Short-container-title:Water

Author:

Tong Tuan Phuc¹^ORCID,Hoang Son Thanh¹,Bui Dung Quang¹,Ha Ngoc Trong²,Nguyen Linh Ha³,Nguyen Lan Minh⁴,Tran Chau Kim⁵^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Institute of Geography, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam

2. Department of Environment, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, 10 Ton That Thuyet, Cau Giay, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam

3. Environment Faculty, Hanoi University of Natural Resources and Environment, 41 A Phu Dien, North-Tu Liem, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam

4. Center for Water Resources Quality and Protection, 93/95 Vu Xuan Thieu, Long Bien, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam

5. Water Engineering Faculty, Thuyloi University, 175 Tay Son, Dong Da, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam

Abstract

Environmental flow assessment is an essential tool in water resource management. This study employs a holistic approach to evaluate the environmental flow in the Yen Basin, Thanh Hoa, Vietnam. Based on information gathered from a field survey, the Yen River system is divided into five reaches, and environmental objectives and ecological assets are identified in each reach. Hydrological and hydraulic mathematical models are applied to simulate the flow regime in the river, demonstrating their potential to assess environmental flow, especially in basins with limited data. The detailed results from the mathematical model facilitate selecting environmental flow components to address specific objectives for each river reach. By analyzing and selecting the flow regime, this study aims to ensure environmental protection while also considering basin development requirements, laying the groundwork for defining prescribed flow regimes in basin water management.

Funder

Investigate and evaluate the geo-ecological conditions of Ben En National Park, propose sustainable solutions for national parks in Vietnam

Publisher

MDPI AG

Link

https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/16/8/1174/pdf

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