These are the studies that assess how a hydroelectric project has affected (or could affect) recreation or how recreation may be affecting other resources. This has more evaluative information and comprises the alternatives/impacts analysis components of a typical NEPA document. Specific types of impact/evaluation studies common during relicensing include:
- flows and recreation,
- reservoir levels and recreation,
- facility need assessments,
- use conflicts,
- recreation capacity assessments, and
- recreation economic studies.
