Browsing: Watershed & Environmental Science
Impact of Leaf Characteristics, Landscape Features, and Nutrient Inputs on Stream Water Quality in the Upper Midwest
The article investigates the interactions of biotic and abiotic factors influencing stream water quality in mixed-use watersheds, focusing on agricultural and forested land uses. Key components…
Evaluating Meteorological and Socioeconomic Drought Impacts in Northern Ethiopia’s Tekeze Watershed
The article discusses meteorological and socioeconomic droughts in the Tekeze watershed, Ethiopia, exploring their causes, impacts, and assessment methods. Meteorological drought is characterized by abnormal dry…
Summary: Habitat quality (HQ) is crucial for species development and ecosystem security, particularly in the context of rising land use changes due to population growth and…
Susquehanna University’s School of Natural and Social Sciences has introduced a watershed studies minor aimed at promoting sustainable land and water management. Dean Kathy Straub emphasizes…
Enhancing Watershed Resilience: Evaluating Management Practices Under Climate Change in So-okcheon, South Korea
The article addresses the challenges of managing non-point source (NPS) pollution in South Korea, particularly due to its unique topographical and climatic characteristics. NPS pollutants, stemming…
Assessing Climate Change and Human Influence on Runoff in a South China Tropical Watershed
The article delves into the impacts of climate change and human activities on hydrological processes, specifically focusing on the Wanquan River Basin in Hainan Province, China.…
The article discusses the pervasive issue of soil erosion and its implications for global environmental change, highlighting that 33% of the Earth’s land is affected by…
Enhancing Ecosystem Health: A Bioassessment Framework for the Upper Tana River Watershed
The article discusses the development of a simplified and robust biomonitoring framework for assessing ecological health in ecosystems, particularly focusing on aquatic and linked terrestrial environments…
GIS-Driven Soil Loss Assessment and Watershed Prioritization for Effective Land and Water Conservation
The article discusses the critical issue of land degradation and soil erosion, particularly in the Banas River Basin in Rajasthan, India, which affects agricultural productivity and…
The article discusses the critical importance of globally sustainable watershed development amidst increasing anthropogenic pressures and environmental changes. It emphasizes the need for comprehensive research that…