"Economic development relies critically on infrastructure development. Yet, without careful planning,
the services provided by hydropower facilities and dams are at risk. Ensuring the long-term resilience of
these critical infrastructure facilities requires early and consistent attention to the processes of reservoir
sedimentation, which reduce the storage capacity of reservoirs and damages hydromechanical
equipment, posing a threat to the sustainability of hydropower, water supply, and irrigation services.
Written by two of the world’s leading experts on sediment management, Extending the Life of Reservoirs:
Sustainable Sediment Management for Dams and Run-of-River Hydropower provides guidance on adopting
sediment management practices for hydropower and dam projects. It stresses the importance of
incorporating sediment management into projects in order to safeguard the many important services of
these projects, including water supply, irrigation, and renewable electricity.
