River Connectivity Index Demo

River Connectivity Index - Interactive Demo

© Rafael J. P. Schmitt, 2026 | riversystem.science | For educational use only

How to use: Click on any dam location on the map to quickly add or remove it. Use the sliders to adjust each dam's hydropower generation capacity (which affects its visual size). Watch how the River Connectivity Index changes as you modify the river system!

River Network

Connected
Other sections
Active dam
Removed

Dam Properties

Game Controls & Analysis

Adjust dam capacities and placement freely to explore different scenarios.
River Connectivity Index
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Hydropower vs Connectivity