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Reach hydromorphology: a crucial environmental variable for the occurrence of riverine macrophytes
Management measures targeting riverine macrophyte species often address dissolved nitrogen and phosphorus compounds. With recent reductions of...
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Analysing the role of anthropogenic intervention in reconfiguring the hydromorphology of the sub-Himalayan river systems in India: a comparative assessment between the Mahananda–Balason and Chel–Neora systems
This study compares the hydromorphological quality of two sub-Himalayan Rivers, the Mahananda–Balason system (MBS) and the Chel–Neora system (CNS),...
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Scale-depended effects of hydromorphology and riparian land-use on benthic invertebrates and fish: implications for large river management
Large river management is in increasing demand to establish the ecological quality set by sustainability-oriented legislation. However, there is...
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Opportunities, approaches and challenges to the engagement of citizens in filling small water body data gaps
Monitoring the condition (water quality, biodiversity, hydromorphology) of small water bodies presents a challenge for the relevant authorities in...
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Macroinvertebrate communities reveal regional asymmetries in riverine ecosystems along a gradient of water availability in hydrologically distinct years
Climate change has been increasing the frequency and severity of drought periods. There is a need to understand how this water scarcity affects...
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Hydromorphologic Sorting of In-Stream Nitrogen Uptake Across Spatial Scales
Nitrogen (N) uptake is a key process in stream ecosystems that is mediated mainly by benthic microorganisms (biofilms on different substrata) and has...
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Macroinvertebrate community structure and ecological status in Portuguese streams across climatic and water scarcity gradients
Climatic and hydrological variation is of utmost importance in regions of the globe facing water scarcity and river intermittency (e.g. areas under...
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Dealing with Non-native Species in Ecosystem Restoration
The occurrence of and invasion by non-native plant and animal species (neobiota) is often considered a problem for nature conservation and ecosystem...
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Effects of urbanization-induced local alterations on the diversity and assemblage structure of macroinvertebrates in low-order streams
Urbanization is one of the most serious threats to stream ecosystems worldwide. It is crucial to understand its effects on stream organisms as a...
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A review of the nature and source of nutrient impairment in small streams: a desk based characterisation for targeted mitigation measures
Recent research has highlighted the need to refocus research and management on small streams to address wider catchment water quality and...
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Distribution of Microorganisms in the Reservoir
This chapter aims to determine the microorganism distribution in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area (TGRA). However, limited seasonal studies make it...
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A multi-scale analysis and classification of the hydrogeomorphological characteristics of Irish headwater streams
We present a spatially hierarchical, hydrogeomorphological stream classification, based on data collected in Ireland and reflecting our hypothesis...
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Effects of restoration and management of Mediterranean traditional water systems on Odonata alpha diversity: a long-term monitoring survey
The progressive abandonment and disappearance of traditional water uses and management of wetlands during the twentieth century has led not only to a...
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Functional properties of planktic microalgae determine their habitat selection
In this study, we aim to investigate how the functional properties of microalgae help to delineate the major groups of aquatic habitats. Using...
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Leaf-associated macroinvertebrate assemblage and leaf litter breakdown in headwater streams depend on local riparian vegetation
Headwater streams harbor diverse macroinvertebrate communities and are hotspots for leaf litter breakdown. The process of leaf litter breakdown...
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Biological feedback of unprecedented hydromorphological side channel restoration along the Upper Rhine (France)
In Europe, large rivers have been greatly impacted by engineering and hydraulic works. The Upper Rhine channelization has notably led to a...
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Evaluating the influence of environmental variables on fish assemblages along Tropical Andes: considerations from ecology to conservation
The lack of knowledge about freshwater biodiversity in remote areas like montane Andean rivers is noticeable and hinder the development of efficient...
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Bryophytes as an Accumulator of Toxic Elements from the Environment: Recent Advances
Toxic elements cause a serious threat to both the terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. They are released into the environment by anthropogenic...
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Assessing Hydromorphological Characteristics of Small Watercourses Using the River Habitat Survey (RHS) Method
River Habitat Survey method is a popular and widely used method for surveying river hydromorphology. In this paper, two watercourses differing in...
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Valuing the information hidden in true long-term data for invasion science
Invasive species pose a significant threat to global biodiversity and human well-being. Despite the widespread use of long-term biomonitoring data in...
