The Theory

These webpages contain the full text of FLOW - The Essentials of Environmental Flows, published in 2003 by the Water and Nature Initiative of IUCN - The World Conservation Union.

[index of Flow] [download the PDF]

The Practice

This site aims to support practitioners and policy makers with the many questions they face. It will therefore offer the options to:

  • submit case studies and lessons learnt [cases]
  • discuss online or via email specific technical issues [discussions]
  • interact with experts on new publications, events or projects through our mailing list [join]

News

> Survey shows strong support for environmental flows among water management experts
> International organizations accept 'environmental flows' as solution to social conflict over water
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37 reasons for Environmental Flows in Tanzania
> Environmental Flows progress rapidly in Asia
> A Cure for our Insatiable Thirst - Environmental Flows Methodology ensures healthy rivers, fair water sharing and reduces poverty
> How much is enough ? IUCN on Environmental Flows
   

 

an "environmental flow" is the water regime provided within a river, wetland or coastal zone to maintain ecosystems and their benefits where there are competing water uses and where flows are regulated.

 

"FLOW is further proof of the overwhelming scientific case supporting increased environmental flows for the River Murray" - Hon. John Hill, Minister for Land, Water and Biodiversity Conservation, Government of South Australia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

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