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We have summarised evidence from the scientific literature about the effects of actions to conserve wildlife and ecosystems.

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Remove dams/barriers

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 1 Remove dams/barriers Synopsis Link

Limit, cease or prohibit recreational watersports

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Limit, cease or prohibit recreational watersports Synopsis Link

Limit, cease or prohibit recreational fishing

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Limit, cease or prohibit recreational fishing Synopsis Link

Implement catch and release policies for recreational fishing

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Implement catch and release policies for recreational fishing Synopsis Link

Change type of recreational fishing gear (e.g. hook type, bait, lure size)

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 2 Change type of recreational fishing gear (e.g. hook type, bait, lure size) Synopsis Link

Establish size limits for capture of recreationally fished species

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Establish size limits for capture of recreationally fished species Synopsis Link

Modify design of dams/barriers

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Modify design of dams/barriers Synopsis Link

Modify operation of dams/barriers

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 6 Modify operation of dams/barriers Synopsis Link

Use temporary/seasonal dams

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use temporary/seasonal dams Synopsis Link

Introduce legislation to provide safe eel passage at dams/barriers

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Introduce legislation to provide safe eel passage at dams/barriers Synopsis Link

Install bypass systems alongside exclusion devices

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 9 Install bypass systems alongside exclusion devices Synopsis Link

Install siphon fish passes

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 4 Install siphon fish passes Synopsis Link

Install baffled fish passes

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 2 Install baffled fish passes Synopsis Link

Install pool-and-weir fish passes

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 2 Install pool-and-weir fish passes Synopsis Link

Install pool-and-orifice fish passes

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 1 Install pool-and-orifice fish passes Synopsis Link

Install weirs with notches

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Install weirs with notches Synopsis Link

Install nature-like fishways

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 3 Install nature-like fishways Synopsis Link

Install rock-ramp fish passes

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 1 Install rock-ramp fish passes Synopsis Link

Install fish elevators/lifts

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 3 Install fish elevators/lifts Synopsis Link

Install vertical-slot fish passes

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 3 Install vertical-slot fish passes Synopsis Link

Install fish locks

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 0 Install fish locks Synopsis Link

Remove and relocate eel species before onset of impactful activities

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove and relocate eel species before onset of impactful activities Synopsis Link

Install preliminary weirs (pre-barrages, check weirs)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Install preliminary weirs (pre-barrages, check weirs) Synopsis Link

Install climbing structures for fish

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 12 Install climbing structures for fish Synopsis Link

Change capture, transport or release methods to increase survivorship of translocated (‘stocked’ or ‘restocked') eels

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 3 Change capture, transport or release methods to increase survivorship of translocated (‘stocked’ or ‘restocked') eels Synopsis Link
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