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Three Gorges Dam water flow increase helps spawning, study finds

By Hou Liqiang | China Daily | Updated: 2013-08-16 08:49

An experiment to increase water flow from the Three Gorges Dam has helped fish to spawn and softened the negative impact of hydro plants on the ecosystem.

The experiment has been carried out by the Three Gorges Dam and Yangtze River Water Resources Commission to boost water flow since 2011.

The dam released water three times from April to June each year.

Three Gorges Dam water flow increase helps spawning, study finds

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