Table of Contents

Chapter 1

: Introduction
  - Background on dams and their prevalence globally
  - Overview of river ecosystems and the importance of connectivity
  - Focus on anadromous and catadromous fish species that rely on migration

Chapter 2

: Environmental Impacts of Dams
  - Fragmentation of river habitats and disruption of natural flows
  - Changes to water quality and temperature regimes
  - Impediments to fish migration and disruption of breeding cycles

Chapter 3

: Case Studies
  - Case study of a specific dam/river system and observed impacts on fish populations
  - Analysis of mitigation efforts and their effectiveness

Chapter 4

: Mitigation Strategies
  - Fish ladders and fish bypass channels
  - Dam removals and river restoration
  - Improved dam operations and environmental flows

Chapter 5

: Conclusions and Recommendations
  - Summary of key findings on dams' effects on migratory fish
  - Mitigation best practices and opportunities for improved stewardship
  - Areas for further research