81. The Commission agreed that the Symposium to be held in conjunction with the Twenty-fourth Session of EIFAC should concentrate on the impacts of hydropower dams and other structures that modify flow, and matters for mitigating their effects under the title “Hydropower, flood control and water abstractions: implications for fish and fisheries”. Mr R. Welcomme agreed to serve as Convener for the Symposium and prepare the prospectus. The Draft Prospectus of the Symposium is included in this report as Appendix F.
82. The Delegate for the Netherlands offered to host a workshop late in 2004 on hydropower-related issues as part of the preparation for the Symposium.
