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 =Web tool implementation=
 [[file:DSS_flow_web.jpg|thumb|573px|Conceptual workflow diagram of the Decision Support System web-tool – highlighting key steps (green), tasks/processes (blue), user inputs (yellow), system inputs/knowledge (white) and outputs (grey) – key questions and concepts are noted for each step.]]
-The final [https://www.dss.fithydro.wb.bgu.tum.de/home/ui FIThydro decision-support web-tool] is based on the project management approach and outlines the steps that should be undertaken for the initial screening of a project to appraise the impacts, risks and scope options for further diagnosis and mitigation. Question catalogues, risk assessments and filtering tools are produced which cover aspects of ‘initial screening’, ‘ecological impacts’, ‘environmental status’, ‘mitigation measures’, and ‘risk and uncertainty’. Taken together, these aid the production of a project screening/scoping report designed to provide a systematic approach to decision-making for proposals relating to hydropower schemes and their mitigation. The DSS is presented in the form of an open access web-based tool which utilizes and showcases some of the tools and outputs produced by the FIThydro project.
+The final [https://www.dss.fithydro.wb.bgu.tum.de/home/ui FIThydro decision-support web-tool] is based on the project management approach and outlines the [[Decision Support System Steps|steps]] that should be undertaken for the initial screening of a project to appraise the impacts, risks and scope options for further diagnosis and mitigation. Question catalogues, risk assessments and filtering tools are produced which cover aspects of ‘initial screening’, ‘ecological impacts’, ‘environmental status’, ‘mitigation measures’, and ‘risk and uncertainty’. Taken together, these aid the production of a project screening/scoping report designed to provide a systematic approach to decision-making for proposals relating to hydropower schemes and their mitigation. The DSS is presented in the form of an open access web-based tool which utilizes and showcases some of the tools and outputs produced by the FIThydro project.
 Conceptual workflow diagram of the Decision Support System web-tool – highlighting key steps (green), tasks/processes (blue), user inputs (yellow), system inputs/knowledge (white) and outputs (grey) – key questions and concepts are noted for each step.

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 =Decision Framework=
-The FIThydro Decision Support System (DSS) is based on a planning and decision framework comprising a sequence of four key [[Decision support system steps|steps]], each encompassing a series of key considerations and decisions. The framework enables operators and regulators to develop structured proposals for new HPP schemes, and to both, review and risk assess, those proposals whilst identifying appropriate mitigation measures to address the impact of both new and existing HPP schemes. The framework leads the decision maker through four key steps which act to characterize, risk-assess (and prioritize) the scheme(s) together with the identification of the most appropriate and potentially cost-effective mitigation options addressing the hazards and impacts arising due to the nature and context of the specific scheme(s).
+The FIThydro Decision Support System (DSS) is based on a planning and decision framework comprising a sequence of four key [[Decision Support System Steps|steps]], each encompassing a series of key considerations and decisions. The framework enables operators and regulators to develop structured proposals for new HPP schemes, and to both, review and risk assess, those proposals whilst identifying appropriate mitigation measures to address the impact of both new and existing HPP schemes. The framework leads the decision maker through four key steps which act to characterize, risk-assess (and prioritize) the scheme(s) together with the identification of the most appropriate and potentially cost-effective mitigation options addressing the hazards and impacts arising due to the nature and context of the specific scheme(s).
 The FIThydro planning and decision framework comprises a sequence of four key steps, each encompassing a series of key considerations and decisions. The framework enables operators and regulators to develop structured proposals for new schemes, review and risk assess those proposals and, additionally, identify appropriate mitigation measures to address the impact of an existing scheme or portfolio of existing schemes within a particular catchment or member state. The framework leads the decision maker through four key steps which act to characterize, risk-assess (and prioritize) the scheme(s) together with the identification of the most appropriate and potentially cost-effective mitigation scenario addressing the pressures and impacts arising due to the nature and context of the specific scheme(s). The four key planning steps are as follows:

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 =Decision Framework=
-The FIThydro Decision Support System (DSS) is based on a planning and decision framework comprising a sequence of four key [[Decision Support System steps|steps]], each encompassing a series of key considerations and decisions. The framework enables operators and regulators to develop structured proposals for new HPP schemes, and to both, review and risk assess, those proposals whilst identifying appropriate mitigation measures to address the impact of both new and existing HPP schemes. The framework leads the decision maker through four key steps which act to characterize, risk-assess (and prioritize) the scheme(s) together with the identification of the most appropriate and potentially cost-effective mitigation options addressing the hazards and impacts arising due to the nature and context of the specific scheme(s).
+The FIThydro Decision Support System (DSS) is based on a planning and decision framework comprising a sequence of four key [[Decision support system steps|steps]], each encompassing a series of key considerations and decisions. The framework enables operators and regulators to develop structured proposals for new HPP schemes, and to both, review and risk assess, those proposals whilst identifying appropriate mitigation measures to address the impact of both new and existing HPP schemes. The framework leads the decision maker through four key steps which act to characterize, risk-assess (and prioritize) the scheme(s) together with the identification of the most appropriate and potentially cost-effective mitigation options addressing the hazards and impacts arising due to the nature and context of the specific scheme(s).
 The FIThydro planning and decision framework comprises a sequence of four key steps, each encompassing a series of key considerations and decisions. The framework enables operators and regulators to develop structured proposals for new schemes, review and risk assess those proposals and, additionally, identify appropriate mitigation measures to address the impact of an existing scheme or portfolio of existing schemes within a particular catchment or member state. The framework leads the decision maker through four key steps which act to characterize, risk-assess (and prioritize) the scheme(s) together with the identification of the most appropriate and potentially cost-effective mitigation scenario addressing the pressures and impacts arising due to the nature and context of the specific scheme(s). The four key planning steps are as follows:

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 =Decision Framework=
-The FIThydro Decision Support System (DSS) is based on a planning and decision framework comprising a sequence of four key steps, each encompassing a series of key considerations and decisions. The framework enables operators and regulators to develop structured proposals for new HPP schemes, and to both, review and risk assess, those proposals whilst identifying appropriate mitigation measures to address the impact of both new and existing HPP schemes. The framework leads the decision maker through four key steps which act to characterize, risk-assess (and prioritize) the scheme(s) together with the identification of the most appropriate and potentially cost-effective mitigation options addressing the hazards and impacts arising due to the nature and context of the specific scheme(s).
+The FIThydro Decision Support System (DSS) is based on a planning and decision framework comprising a sequence of four key [[Decision Support System steps|steps]], each encompassing a series of key considerations and decisions. The framework enables operators and regulators to develop structured proposals for new HPP schemes, and to both, review and risk assess, those proposals whilst identifying appropriate mitigation measures to address the impact of both new and existing HPP schemes. The framework leads the decision maker through four key steps which act to characterize, risk-assess (and prioritize) the scheme(s) together with the identification of the most appropriate and potentially cost-effective mitigation options addressing the hazards and impacts arising due to the nature and context of the specific scheme(s).
 The FIThydro planning and decision framework comprises a sequence of four key steps, each encompassing a series of key considerations and decisions. The framework enables operators and regulators to develop structured proposals for new schemes, review and risk assess those proposals and, additionally, identify appropriate mitigation measures to address the impact of an existing scheme or portfolio of existing schemes within a particular catchment or member state. The framework leads the decision maker through four key steps which act to characterize, risk-assess (and prioritize) the scheme(s) together with the identification of the most appropriate and potentially cost-effective mitigation scenario addressing the pressures and impacts arising due to the nature and context of the specific scheme(s). The four key planning steps are as follows:

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 This article provides general information about the Decision Support System. For more information about the application of the DSS, see  [[Decision Support System Steps|DSS steps]].
-The DSS can be accessed [https://www.dss.fithydro.wb.bgu.tum.de/home/ui here].
+The DSS can be accessed at https://www.dss.fithydro.wb.bgu.tum.de/home/ui.
 =Background=

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		+	The DSS can be accessed [https://www.dss.fithydro.wb.bgu.tum.de/home/ui here].

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 =Decision Framework=
-The FIThydro Decision Support System (DSS) is based on a planning and decision framework comprising a sequence of four key steps, each encompassing a series of key considerations and decisions. The framework enables operators and regulators to develop structured proposals for new HPP schemes, and to both, review and risk assess, those proposals whilst identifying appropriate mitigation measures to address the impact of both new and existing HPP schemes. The framework leads the decision maker through four key steps which act to characterise, risk-assess (and prioritise) the scheme(s) together with the identification of the most appropriate and potentially cost-effective mitigation options addressing the hazards and impacts arising due to the nature and context of the specific scheme(s).
+The FIThydro Decision Support System (DSS) is based on a planning and decision framework comprising a sequence of four key steps, each encompassing a series of key considerations and decisions. The framework enables operators and regulators to develop structured proposals for new HPP schemes, and to both, review and risk assess, those proposals whilst identifying appropriate mitigation measures to address the impact of both new and existing HPP schemes. The framework leads the decision maker through four key steps which act to characterize, risk-assess (and prioritize) the scheme(s) together with the identification of the most appropriate and potentially cost-effective mitigation options addressing the hazards and impacts arising due to the nature and context of the specific scheme(s).
-The FIThydro planning and decision framework comprises a sequence of four key steps, each encompassing a series of key considerations and decisions. The framework enables operators and regulators to develop structured proposals for new schemes, review and risk assess those proposals and, additionally, identify appropriate mitigation measures to address the impact of an existing scheme or portfolio of existing schemes within a particular catchment or member state. The framework leads the decision maker through four key steps which act to characterise, risk-assess (and prioritise) the scheme(s) together with the identification of the most appropriate and potentially cost-effective mitigation scenario addressing the pressures and impacts arising due to the nature and context of the specific scheme(s). The four key planning steps are as follows:
+The FIThydro planning and decision framework comprises a sequence of four key steps, each encompassing a series of key considerations and decisions. The framework enables operators and regulators to develop structured proposals for new schemes, review and risk assess those proposals and, additionally, identify appropriate mitigation measures to address the impact of an existing scheme or portfolio of existing schemes within a particular catchment or member state. The framework leads the decision maker through four key steps which act to characterize, risk-assess (and prioritize) the scheme(s) together with the identification of the most appropriate and potentially cost-effective mitigation scenario addressing the pressures and impacts arising due to the nature and context of the specific scheme(s). The four key planning steps are as follows:
-#Step 1 Pre-screening characterisation, hazard identification & risk assessment
+#Step 1 Pre-screening characterization, hazard identification & risk assessment
 #Step 2 Ecological status assessment and review of existing mitigation
 #Step 3 Identification of appropriate mitigation measures and synergistic solutions
 #Step 4 Risk-based decision of scheme plan OR Scoping of detailed cost-efficient mitigation plan
-These four steps lead decision makers from simple characterisation of a scheme and determination of its spatial and policy context, through a risk-based identification of hazards and impacts on sensitive fish species to identification of the most appropriate mitigation scenarios. The decision process leads ultimately to a structured assessment of the acceptability of a proposed scheme or scoping the measures required for mitigating existing hydropower plants, with associated risks and uncertainty.
+These four steps lead decision makers from simple characterization of a scheme and determination of its spatial and policy context, through a risk-based identification of hazards and impacts on sensitive fish species to identification of the most appropriate mitigation scenarios. The decision process leads ultimately to a structured assessment of the acceptability of a proposed scheme or scoping the measures required for mitigating existing hydropower plants, with associated risks and uncertainty.
 =Web tool implementation=
 [[file:DSS_flow_web.jpg|thumb|573px|Conceptual workflow diagram of the Decision Support System web-tool – highlighting key steps (green), tasks/processes (blue), user inputs (yellow), system inputs/knowledge (white) and outputs (grey) – key questions and concepts are noted for each step.]]
-The final [https://www.dss.fithydro.wb.bgu.tum.de/home/ui FIThydro decision-support web-tool] is based on the project management approach and outlines the steps that should be undertaken for the initial screening of a project to appraise the impacts, risks and scope options for further diagnosis and mitigation. Question catalogues, risk assessments and filtering tools are produced which cover aspects of ‘initial screening’, ‘ecological impacts’, ‘environmental status’, ‘mitigation measures’, and ‘risk and uncertainty’. Taken together, these aid the production of a project screening/scoping report designed to provide a systematic approach to decision-making for proposals relating to hydropower schemes and their mitigation. The DSS is presented in the form of an open access web-based tool which utilises and showcases some of the tools and outputs produced by the FIThydro project.
+The final [https://www.dss.fithydro.wb.bgu.tum.de/home/ui FIThydro decision-support web-tool] is based on the project management approach and outlines the steps that should be undertaken for the initial screening of a project to appraise the impacts, risks and scope options for further diagnosis and mitigation. Question catalogues, risk assessments and filtering tools are produced which cover aspects of ‘initial screening’, ‘ecological impacts’, ‘environmental status’, ‘mitigation measures’, and ‘risk and uncertainty’. Taken together, these aid the production of a project screening/scoping report designed to provide a systematic approach to decision-making for proposals relating to hydropower schemes and their mitigation. The DSS is presented in the form of an open access web-based tool which utilizes and showcases some of the tools and outputs produced by the FIThydro project.
 Conceptual workflow diagram of the Decision Support System web-tool – highlighting key steps (green), tasks/processes (blue), user inputs (yellow), system inputs/knowledge (white) and outputs (grey) – key questions and concepts are noted for each step.
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 •	Hydromorphology Downstream – turbine located away from the barrier causing a residual flow (bypass) reach.
 •	Hydromorphology Downstream – Hydropeaking
-•	Hydromorphology Upstream – systems operating with a water transfer system from neighbouring catchments creating reduced flow reaches.
+•	Hydromorphology Upstream – systems operating with a water transfer system from neighboring catchments creating reduced flow reaches.
 ===Mitigation Measure Options===

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−	This article provides general information about the Decision Support System. ~~See [[Decision Support System scope\|~~DSS ~~scope]] and~~ [[Decision Support System Steps\|DSS steps]] ~~for more information~~.	+	This article provides general information about the Decision Support System. For more information about the application of the DSS, see [[Decision Support System Steps\|DSS steps]].

	=Background=		=Background=

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 Conceptual workflow diagram of the Decision Support System web-tool – highlighting key steps (green), tasks/processes (blue), user inputs (yellow), system inputs/knowledge (white) and outputs (grey) – key questions and concepts are noted for each step.
-==Users/Uses==
+===Users/Uses===
 The [https://www.dss.fithydro.wb.bgu.tum.de/ FIThydro DSS web tool] is aimed at regulators, engineering consultants, developers and operators and orientated around a single, risk-based, planning structure for scoping of mitigation plans for hydropower in relation to the impacts on fish populations.
 The planning and decision framework is designed to be sufficiently flexible to address decision making in two similar but contrasting scenarios (use cases):
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 =Scope=
-==Impacts considered==
+===Impacts considered===
 Three main modes of impacts of the operation of hydropower on fish and the riverine environment have been identified (Harby et al., 2019):
 * Direct impacts on fish (e.g. impingement/entrainment and turbine mortality/injury)
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 •	Hydromorphology Upstream – systems operating with a water transfer system from neighbouring catchments creating reduced flow reaches.
-==Mitigation Measure Options==
+===Mitigation Measure Options===
 Within FIThydro, mitigation measures addressing the challenges posed by hydropower operations on fish and the riverine environment have been reviewed and classified in [https://www.fithydro.eu/deliverables-tech/ Deliverable 4.1]. Generally, measures address one or more of the following challenges:
 * [[Environmental flow]]
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 * [[Upstream fish migration]]
 The final step in the scoping of a mitigation solution is the selection of appropriate mitigation measures in relation to the location and type of HPP being screened and the specific hazards that need to be addressed. The DSS achieves this by integrating the FIThydro outputs of mitigations measure-type catalogue, a functional application matrix (challenge-effectiveness matrix) and a measures combination matrix within the DSS tool.
-==Tool Workflow==
+===Tool Workflow===
 The planning and decision framework is implemented in the DSS web-tool as five key tasks across the three main planning steps of risk assessment, prioritization and mitigation options scoping. The first four of the tasks are broken down into an information gathering questionnaire and then a review of results. The full linear project workflow comprises the following steps:
 # Project creation & definition