Author(s): Elina Lungrin; Maja Arnekleiv; Oddgeir Andersen
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Abstract: Reservoirs and rivers do not only provide services for society through hydropower production but are at the same time used for recreational purposes, like boat use, fishing, swimming and other nature experiences. By changing the water regime of waters with pumped-storage hydropower (PSH) the use of waters by the local community might be affected and consequently impact the local community. Studying the social acceptance of PSH and mapping out the impacts on the local communities will allow development of mitigation measures that maintain or even improve the possibility for recreational use.
Year: 2026