Article
Ecology
N. M. de Villiers, A. N. Hodgson, D. Harasti, L. Claassens
Summary: The installation of Reno mattresses in estuaries can impact seagrass meadows and associated fauna. This study found a temporary decrease in seagrass cover and length during installation, but they recovered shortly after. Invertebrate species richness increased significantly at the impacted site, indicating a positive impact.
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Heidy Q. Dias, Soniya Sukumaran, S. Neetu, Hurmine Ridha
Summary: This study sampled two tropical estuaries in Northwest India for two consecutive years, and assessed the taxonomic and functional structures of macroinvertebrates. The study found that natural factors such as salinity and sediment grain size were the main drivers of variations in taxonomic and functional compositions. The multiple-trait approach was effective in evaluating the resilience of estuarine benthic ecosystems. Taxonomic diversity may not be an efficient proxy for benthic functioning.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Riccardo Beltrami, Nicolas Greggio, Enrico Dinelli, Andrea Pasteris
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of management techniques in Valle Mandriole wetlands on benthic macroinvertebrates, showing no significant impact on the fauna or water chemical properties, but also highlighting limitations in the research. It also emphasized the importance of small isolated ponds in biodiversity conservation.
Article
Ecology
Neal D. Mundahl, Erik D. Mundahl
Summary: The study revealed that agriculture-dominated karst areas had significant negative impacts on stream habitats and biota, with over half of the sites showing degradation. Wide riparian buffers and avoidance of groundwater influence have allowed for some recovery in certain stream reaches, but more buffers and soil conservation practices are needed to protect additional stream segments and biota. New stream buffer laws have resulted in establishment of vegetated buffers at all study sites, potentially leading to improved habitat and biotic communities in the future.
ECOLOGICAL PROCESSES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Heidy Q. Dias, Soniya Sukumaran, S. Neetu, Jyoti Mulik, P. Janakiram, D. Sunil Kumar
Summary: This study compared the benthic functioning and resilience of Mumbai Port and Malvan Marine Protected Area, and found that despite variations in species diversity, the benthic functioning was similar in both areas and exhibited comparable resilience to environmental perturbations. The study highlights the valuable insights provided by Biological Trait Analysis in understanding the relationship between species diversity and ecosystem functioning, as well as the importance of functional diversity indices in assessing ecosystem resilience.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mamun Abdullah Al, Aysha Akhtar, Abu Hena Mustafa Kamal, Sheikh AftabUddin, Md. Shafiqul Islam, S. M. Sharifuzzaman
Summary: The quantitative analysis of benthic macroinvertebrates can be used as an effective method to assess the anthropogenic impacts on coastal waters in southeast Bangladesh. This study identified 23 potential bioindicators for monitoring human disturbances in the marine environment.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
William E. Feeney, Frederic Bertucci, Emma Gairin, Gilles Siu, Viliame Waqalevu, Morgan Antoine, Thierry Lison de Loma, Serge Planes, Rene Galzin, David Lecchini
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between the density of dusky damselfish and benthic habitat composition, predator and competitor densities, and whether the survey area was inside or outside a Marine Protected Area (MPA). It was found that fluctuations in dusky damselfish densities were negatively associated with predator densities, particularly in non-MPA areas and when predator densities were high. These results suggest that healthy predator populations may be important for regulating keystone species abundances.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Romy Wild, Bjoern Guecker, Markus Weitere, Mario Brauns
Summary: Agricultural land-use has various impacts on stream ecosystems, including nutrient and pesticide contamination, riparian clear-cutting, and hydromorphological degradation. These changes affect the abiotic environment and direct productivity of macroinvertebrate communities. Additionally, biological mechanisms such as species interactions, richness, competition, and predation indirectly affect macroinvertebrate productivity. This study found that agricultural streams had higher macroinvertebrate secondary production, biomass, and density compared to forested streams. This was associated with higher nutrient concentrations, riparian herbaceous vegetation, organic carbon, and chlorophyll-a concentrations in agricultural streams. Species richness and evenness were lower in agricultural streams, indicating density compensation and trait dominance as the mechanisms for higher productivity. The study emphasizes the importance of preserving riparian vegetation and limiting nutrient contamination in stream ecosystems.
FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Alejandro Molina-Moctezuma, Eric Ellis, Kevin L. Kapuscinski, Edward F. Roseman, Terry Heatlie, Ashley Moerke
Summary: The study evaluated the physical and ecological responses to the restoration of the Little Rapids area in the St. Marys River. Following restoration, total suspended solids remained low, while abundance and richness of benthic macroinvertebrates decreased, and richness of larval fish increased.
RESTORATION ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Minpeng Song, Jiahao Wang, Zhaoyi Nie, Lu Wang, Jinxiao Wang, Jiating Zhang, Yuxin Wang, Zhansheng Guo, Zhaoyang Jiang, Zhenlin Liang
Summary: This study evaluated the temporal and spatial differences on benthic fish communities among different types of artificial reef habitats in the northern Yellow Sea. The results showed that the concrete artificial reef habitat generally had better diversity variables of benthic fish communities compared to other types.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Neal D. Mundahl, Will L. Varela, Cole Weaver, Erik D. Mundahl, Jennifer L. Cochran-Biederman
Summary: Riparian buffers along streams can intercept eroding soils, contaminants, and nutrients, improving stream habitats and increasing the health of aquatic communities. A survey conducted in a Minnesota stream showed that the implementation of a state-mandated buffer law resulted in improved stream habitats and fish and benthic invertebrate communities. However, the improvement in biotic community metrics was not significant, indicating that more time may be needed for the biotic communities to adapt to the changed habitat conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Emmanuel R. Blankson, Nana K. A. Ohene-Obeng, Benedict A. Awuah, Daniel Oduro, Juliet Ewool, Francis Gbogbo
Summary: The present study investigated the levels of heavy metals in the tissues of two commonly consumed fish species in Ghana, with results showing accumulation of heavy metals in all analyzed tissues. The accumulation was higher in the liver and gills compared to the muscles, and the catfish had generally higher metal bioaccumulation than the tilapia. However, all metal levels were below the maximum permissible limits set by FAO/WHO, indicating no potential health risk to consumers.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Zhoubao Shen, Ying Yang, Lisha Ai, Chunxue Yu, Meirong Su
Summary: This study introduces the CART-GAMs model to effectively evaluate the suitability of benthic macroinvertebrates in estuarine habitats. The model removes data redundancy using the CART model, quantifies the nonlinear relationships between critical habitat factors and species using the GAM model, and determines suitable critical habitat factor ranges based on the response curves fitted by the GAM model.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alan T. Herlihy, Robert M. Hughes, William J. Gerth
Summary: This study investigated the variations in fish and macroinvertebrate assemblages in seven rivers in the Pacific Northwest region based on water quality, habitat structure, and river distance. The results showed that differences among rivers were greater than within-river differences for both fish and macroinvertebrate assemblages. Water quality and river distance had a significant impact on fish assemblages, while habitat structure had a weaker influence.
RIVER RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Daniel T. L. Myers, Richard R. Rediske, James N. McNair, Aaron D. Parker, E. Wendy Ogilvie
Summary: The study found that various factors influenced the structure of aquatic communities along the agricultural-to-urban land use gradient. Instream woody debris had the strongest relationship with EPT abundance and richness, while fine streambed substrate was dominant in agricultural headwaters. Environmental variables and aquatic communities may not conform with what is generally known about land use impacts to streams, indicating the need for well-planned management to protect aquatic biodiversity in urbanized landscapes.
ECOLOGICAL PROCESSES
(2021)
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Sara Vandamme, Joost A. M. Raeymaekers, Gregory E. Maes, Karl Cottenie, Federico C. F. Calboli, Eveline Diopere, Filip A. M. Volckaert
Summary: Uncertainty hinders innovative mixed-fisheries management due to the relevance of connectivity dynamics to management objectives. Studying genetic connectivity in various demersal flatfish species revealed the influence of spatial, temporal, and oceanographic factors on genetic structure. Management of fish stocks should consider species-specific genetic structures and benefit from understanding the genetic seascape and life-history traits.
EVOLUTIONARY APPLICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Sadhna Fiona Persaud, Karl Cottenie, Jennifer Erin Gleason
Summary: This study aimed to explore the potential of ethanol-collected environmental DNA (eDNA) for metabarcoding macroinvertebrates, but found that it is not a suitable substitute. Community composition varied greatly between sampling methods, suggesting caution in selecting appropriate sampling methods.
Article
Ecology
Carolyn A. Trombley, Astrid N. Schwalb, Thomas B. Hardy, Karl Cottenie
Summary: The study evaluated the hypothesis of negative interactions between red shiner and woundfin, showing a negative correlation between their abundances. However, other factors such as water quality may also have contributed to the decline of woundfin, indicating a need for further research to identify definitive causal mechanisms.
FRESHWATER BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Zoology
Simon T. Denomme-Brown, Karl Cottenie, J. Bruce Falls, E. Ann Falls, Ronald J. Brooks, Andrew G. McAdam
Summary: The study found that the abundance of conspecifics can affect dispersal behavior in some species, while the impact of heterospecific abundances on dispersal frequency remains unclear.
JOURNAL OF MAMMALOGY
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
T. A. Bernos, K. M. Jeffries, N. E. Mandrak
Summary: Perceptions related to the importance of genetic research have an impact on the use of genetic tools and concepts in conservation actions. The views and expertise of stakeholders, as well as their knowledge and social connections with geneticists, influence the application of genetic information in management practices. In this study, aquatic invasive species (AIS) specialists were surveyed to assess their perceptions of the importance of genetic tools and concepts, and the suitability of genetic biocontrol. It was found that genetic knowledge was the strongest predictor of higher importance ratings, while support for gene editing varied depending on geographic location and specialists' knowledge of genetics and AIS management.
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Sara E. Campbell, Justin A. G. Hubbard, Nicholas E. Mandrak
Summary: The study used a comprehensive risk assessment framework to evaluate the invasion risk of previously failed introduced freshwater fish species under future climate-change scenarios. The results identified several species with an increased probability of establishment success and ecological impact due to climate change. This study provides valuable information for future management and surveillance efforts.
DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Hong Qian, Cindy Chu, Daijiang Li, Yong Cao, Brody Sandel, M. U. Mohamed Anas, Nicholas E. Mandrak
Summary: Most studies on terrestrial ecosystems have shown that non-native species are more likely to invade phylogenetically clustered communities. Our study found that non-native fish species tend to invade communities with lower phylogenetic dispersion and that the introduction of non-native species can both decrease and increase clustering in different watersheds. The results suggest that the phylogenetic diversity of the invaded assemblages plays a role in the support for Darwin's naturalization and preadaptation hypotheses.
DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS
(2023)
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Thais A. Bernos, Suncica Avlijas, Jaclyn Hill, Olivier Morissette, Anthony Ricciardi, Nicholas E. Mandrak, Kenneth M. Jeffries
Summary: This study evaluated the invasion success and genetic diversity of an invasive fish species, Tench, in eastern North America. The results suggest that the species has a single introduction event and lacks strong population subdivision. Despite a small effective population size and a recent genetic bottleneck, Tench exhibits high connectivity and genetic diversity. These findings highlight the importance of landscape heterogeneity and population demographics in shaping spatial patterns of genetic diversity during range expansion.
EVOLUTIONARY APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Emily S. Chenery, N. Jane Harms, Heather Fenton, Nicholas E. Mandrak, Peter K. Molnar
Summary: Concerns about the spread of ectoparasites due to climate warming have highlighted the need for baseline knowledge of their distributional history. Using a comprehensive spatiotemporal database, we reconstructed the past and present distribution of the winter tick, providing the first full baseline map of its occurrence in North America. Our database includes over 3400 records from multiple sources, dating back to 1869, and sheds light on potential biases and gaps in the data. It serves as a valuable resource for future research and management decisions.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Justin A. G. Hubbard, D. Andrew R. Drake, Nicholas E. E. Mandrak
Summary: This study utilized a climate-matching method to assess the potential source regions of freshwater invasive species and their secondary spread under historical and future climates. The results identified various global freshwater ecoregions with a climate match to the recipient Laurentian Great Lakes, and predicted changes in potential spread under climate change. The findings provide valuable insights for biosecurity risk assessments and related management strategies.
DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
David B. Bunnell, Amanda S. Ackiss, Karen M. Alofs, Cory O. Brant, Charles R. Bronte, Randall M. Claramunt, John M. Dettmers, Andrew E. Honsey, Nicholas E. Mandrak, Andrew M. Muir, Victor J. Santucci, David R. Smith, Russell M. Strach, John A. Sweka, Brian C. Weidel, William P. Mattes, Kurt R. Newman
Summary: Similar to many freshwater ecosystems, the Laurentian Great Lakes of North America have experienced significant decline in biodiversity and habitat due to various human activities. The coregonine sub-family, in particular, has suffered the most extensive declines, including extinctions of several species and local extirpations of others across the lakes. Despite these declines, little action was taken to conserve coregonine diversity, possibly due to lack of data, unresolved taxonomy, and limited support from fishery management agencies. In recent decades, however, efforts have been made to restore coregonine diversity, leading to the development of a science-based framework endorsed by multiple stakeholders in May 2018. The framework is based on conservation biology principles and adaptive management, and this paper describes its key steps and recent implementation efforts.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Thais A. Bernos, Casey Day, Jaclyn Hill, Olivier Morissette, Kenneth M. Jeffries, Nicholas E. Mandrak
Summary: Predicting the expansion and genetic diversity of populations introduced to new regions or tracking environmental conditions is a significant challenge. This study used simulations to examine the relationships between dispersal, expansion rates, and genetic diversity for an invasive fish species in eastern North America. Results showed that populations with greater dispersal distances expanded faster but exhibited more variability in expansion rates among local populations. However, they tended to retain genetic diversity during expansion. On the other hand, populations with smaller dispersal distances spread predictably but showed more variability in genetic diversity losses. These findings have conservation implications, as populations with shorter dispersal distances spreading in narrower landscapes are less predictable in their evolutionary trajectories.
Article
Biology
A. O. Achieng, G. B. Arhonditsis, N. Mandrak, C. Febria, B. Opaa, T. J. Coffey, F. O. Masese, K. Irvine, Z. M. Ajode, K. Obiero, J. E. Barasa, B. Kaunda-Arara
Summary: Africa is facing extensive biodiversity loss due to environmental changes, lack of data and resources, as well as insufficient capacity to implement conservation measures. The lack of harmonized indicators and databases further hinders effective policies and monitoring. The article emphasizes the importance of establishing monitoring programs to inform evidence-based decisions for ecosystem conservation and restoration in Africa.
PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Daniel A. Silver, Tasfia Ahsan, Nicholas Mandrak, Stuart Livingstone
Summary: During Earth's ongoing sixth mass extinction event, conflicts between different species' recovery plans, known as recovery-action antagonism, can reduce the cost-effectiveness of conservation programs and increase the extinction risk of non-target species. In this study, a method was proposed to identify interactions between recovery actions, including antagonisms proposed for different at-risk species in a given location. By using principal coordinates analysis and distance-based redundancy analysis, potential drivers of recovery-action antagonism and other interaction types were evaluated. The method was applied in case studies conducted in Pelee Island and Rouge National Urban Park, Ontario, Canada. The identified antagonism rate ranged from 1.5% in Pelee to 5% in Rouge. Although the rate of antagonism was low in the case studies, the method allows for the identification of various interactions, helping prioritize actions that benefit multiple species while minimizing actions with competing outcomes.
CONSERVATION SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Jennifer Erin Gleason, Robert H. Hanner, Karl Cottenie
Summary: We used DNA metabarcoding to explore the diversity and variability of aquatic macroinvertebrate communities in streams at small spatial scales. Our results showed high levels of local taxonomic turnover and a large proportion of rare and undetected taxa. Contrary to our prediction, increased agricultural land use did not homogenize benthic communities.
BMC ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elizabeth Alvarez-Chavez, Stephane Godbout, Mylene Genereux, Caroline Cote, Alain N. Rousseau, Sebastien Fournel
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of alternative filtering materials and bed aeration on the retention of nutrients and fecal bacteria in woodchip bedded stand-off pads for cows. The results showed that the alternative biofilters were more efficient in removing COD, SS, TN, and NO3-N, while conventional biofilters were more efficient for PO4-P removal. Aeration did not have a significant effect under the tested temperature conditions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yike Zhang, Zengyi Ma, Zhuoting Fang, Yuandong Qian, Zhiping Huang, Yilong Ye, Jianhua Yan
Summary: This study investigates the application of oxygen enrichment melting technology in the melting of municipal solid waste incineration fly ash. The results demonstrate that oxygen enrichment technology can reduce energy consumption and operating costs, as well as decrease pollution emissions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liangang Xiao, Mingkai Leng, Philip Greenwood, Rongqin Zhao, Zhixiang Xie, Zengtao You, Junguo Liu
Summary: This study investigates the effects of grazing exclusion on soil organic carbon (SOC) accumulation and vegetation recovery. It finds that grazing exclusion can increase the potential for SOC accumulation, and higher annual precipitation is positively correlated with SOC accumulation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Beatrice Cantoni, Jessica Ianes, Beatrice Bertolo, Selena Ziccardi, Francesco Maffini, Manuela Antonelli
Summary: This study evaluates the performance of ozonation and adsorption as in-series processes compared to standalone processes for the removal of Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) in drinking water. The combination of both processes proves to be more effective than adsorption and ozonation alone. Ozonation improves the adsorption performance of poorly-oxidizable CECs but worsens that of well-oxidizable compounds. This research highlights the importance of considering both processes in the removal of CECs in drinking water treatment plants.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dan Li, Bingjun Liu, Yang Lu, Jianyu Fu
Summary: A new Standardized compound Drought and Saltwater intrusion Index (SDSI) was developed to detect changes in the severity of CDSEs in six estuaries. The study found that saltwater intrusion plays a dominant role in influencing SDSI severity, and CDSEs vary in frequency, duration and severity among different estuaries.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yong-Qiang Li, Rui Sun, Chong-Miao Zhang, Zi-Xuan Liu, Rui-tao Chen, Jian Zhao, Hua-dong Gu, Huan-Cai Yin
Summary: In this study, an electron beam excitation multi-wavelength ultraviolet (EBE-MW-UV) system was established and found to have significantly higher microbial inactivation effects compared to single-wavelength UV-LEDs in water. Mechanism analysis revealed that EBE-MW-UV damaged microbial DNA and proteins, and generated additional reactive oxygen species, leading to microbial inactivation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kaili Ma, Xinxin Han, Qiujuan Li, Yu Kong, Qiaoli Liu, Xu Yan, Yahong Luo, Xiaopin Li, Huiyang Wen, Zhiguo Cao
Summary: This study reveals that the use of a tryptophan-degrading microbial consortium (TDC) can enhance the hydrolysis efficiency of waste activated sludge (WAS), increasing the yield and quality of short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and improving the solubilization and release of organic substances from WAS.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ling Xiong, Rui Li
Summary: Incorporating Ecosystem Service Value (ESV) into land use planning can provide informed land management decisions. This study evaluates the ESV of Guizhou Province in China's karst region. The results show an increase in total ESV over the past two decades due to ecological restoration projects.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. Geetha Jenifel
Summary: This article discusses the importance of water and the pollution of freshwater resources, and introduces the use of machine learning models and blockchain technology to predict and protect water quality.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stanslaus Terengia Materu, Taotao Chen, Chang Liu, Daocai Chi, Meng Jun
Summary: The study showed that H2SO4-modified biochar can reduce P leaching, increase soil available P, and enhance plant P uptake in alternate wetting and drying irrigation systems. Biochar additions B20A and IAWDB20A-M were effective in improving yield, reducing P leaching, and increasing APB.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amir Nouri, Ali Akbar Zinatizadeh, Sirus Zinadini, Mark Van Loosdrecht
Summary: This study focuses on the development of an air-lift bio-electrochemical reactor (ALBER) with a continuous feeding regime to enhance nitrogen removal from synthetic wastewater. The effect of temperature, hydraulic retention time (HRT), N -NH+4 /TN ratio, and current density on the reactor performance was investigated, and the ALBER achieved a maximum TN removal of 73%. The results suggest that the ALBER has potential for treating industrial wastewater at low temperatures.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peifang Wang, Guoxiang You, Yang Gao, Juan Chen, Xun Wang, Chao Wang
Summary: This study investigated the ecological processes of microbial communities and N- and P-transformation processes in multistage agricultural drainage ditches. The results showed that the microbial communities were co-shaped by agricultural practices and ditch size, which further governed the N and P removal performance.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaofeng Niu, Huan Wang, Tao Wang, Peiyu Zhang, Huan Zhang, Hongxia Wang, Xianghong Kong, Songguang Xie, Jun Xu
Summary: Microorganisms play a critical role in maintaining ecosystem balance, and environmental stressors can affect the assembly processes of microbial communities. The study found that different stressors have opposite effects on microbial community assembly in water and sediment, and warming has different influences compared to herbicides and nutrients.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuqing Tan, Qiming Cheng, Fengwei Lyu, Fei Liu, Linhao Liu, Yihong Su, Shaochun Yuan, Wenyu Xiao, Zhen Liu, Yao Chen
Summary: The exacerbation of global warming, extreme weather events, and rapid urbanization have led to increased flooding in urban areas. China has adopted sponge city as an efficient means of preventing and controlling urban floods. Using a SWMM-FVCOM model, the hydrological reduction and control effect of sponge city construction (SPCC) within a university campus were evaluated. The study found that implementing SPCC effectively mitigates surface runoff and reduces the severity of urban flooding. However, the efficacy of runoff control decreases with longer rainfall return periods.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhonghan Chen, Qiuyan Li, Shibo Yan, Juan Xu, Qiaoyun Lin, Zhuangming Zhao, Ziying He
Summary: Tidal rivers are important biochemical reaction channels, receiving carbon from wastewater and agricultural drains, affecting CO2 emissions. Through modeling and data analysis, researchers explored carbon distribution, emissions, and greenhouse effects, emphasizing the potential of river management to change global CO2 emissions under climate change.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)