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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Jana Erdbrugger, Ilja van Meerveld, Jan Seibert, Kevin Bishop
Summary: Shallow groundwater plays a crucial role in streamflow and hydrological models, but high-resolution datasets on groundwater levels are limited. To better understand groundwater dynamics, we installed a network of wells in the Krycklan catchment in Sweden, recording groundwater-level variations at frequent intervals. The dataset includes water-level measurements, groundwater chemistry analysis, and precise measurements of well locations, providing valuable information for testing groundwater models and evaluating hydrological connectivity.
EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE DATA
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Ylva Sjoberg, Ahmad Jan, Scott L. Painter, Ethan T. Coon, Michael P. Carey, Jonathan A. O'Donnell, Joshua C. Koch
Summary: The presence of permafrost in Arctic landscapes affects the flow paths of water, potentially impacting stream discharge and thermal regimes. Simulations show that hillslopes with continuous permafrost have shallower flow paths and higher rates of evapotranspiration. Thawing permafrost alters groundwater flow paths, leading to decreases in summer stream temperatures and reductions in evapotranspiration.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Tyler J. Harrow-Lyle, Wai Ying Lam, Erik J. S. Emilson, Robert W. Mackereth, Carl P. J. Mitchell, Stephanie J. Melles
Summary: Methyl mercury (MeHg) concentrations in boreal headwater streams in Ontario, Canada are influenced by natural processes and disturbances such as forestry management. This study used a structural equation modelling approach to assess the impact of catchment characteristics and stream water chemistry on MeHg concentrations in the Dryden - Wabigoon Forest region. The results identified nitrate concentrations, water temperature, and latent watershed characteristics as important drivers of MeHg concentrations. Two plausible pathways for MeHg concentration were described: indirect effect of forest-derived nutrients increasing in-situ MeHg production, and direct supply of MeHg from inundated soils following precipitation and inundation events.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
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Engineering, Civil
Song Xianwei, Lyu Sidan, Sun Kun, Gao Yang, Wen Xuefa
Summary: This study investigated the sources and mechanisms of dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) generation in a subtropical plantation catchment. Results showed a net carbon loss in the headwater stream catchment, with soil CO2 dissolution, carbonate weathering, and synergistic effects playing a key role in controlling DIC concentration. Additionally, the DIC-generating processes could lead to an underestimation of soil biological CO2 efflux to the atmosphere.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Ziyi Liang, Liyan Zhuang, Jiaping Yang, Fan Yang, Kai Yue, Xiangyin Ni, Zhenfeng Xu, Fuzhong Wu, Han Li, Roland Bol
Summary: This study explored the effects of plant debris on the concentrations and exports of dissolved organic carbon and total dissolved nitrogen in headwater streams. It found that woody debris had a slight impact on the concentrations and increased the exports, while non-woody debris decreased the exports. However, during the fall season, non-woody debris reversed its effect and enhanced the stream-water exports. Restricting non-woody debris inputs may improve the retention of carbon and nitrogen in the stream.
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Forestry
Jianfeng Hou, Fei Li, Zhihui Wang, Xuqing Li, Rui Cao, Wanqin Yang
Summary: Dissolved carbon (DC) in forest streams plays a crucial role in maintaining the structure and productivity of adjoining aquatic ecosystems as well as informing biogeochemical links between mountain forests and adjoining rivers. However, the functions of forest stream DC dynamics are rarely incorporated into river management. This study investigated the seasonal dynamics of DC in 15 representative forest streams in a geographically fragile subalpine-gorge catchment in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. The results showed that precipitation, temperature, water discharge rate, and sediment depth regulated the stocks and export rates of DC and its components. Forest streams are important links between the carbon biogeochemical cycle of subalpine forests and adjoining streams.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Dawid Kupka, Piotr Gruba
Summary: This study revealed that forest soils have different sorption capacities for DOC released from litter of different tree species under varying pH conditions, indicating the significant effects of soil pH and litter chemical composition on DOC stabilization.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
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Water Resources
Steven M. Wondzell, Adam S. Ward
Summary: Catchment hydrologists have long been puzzled by how catchments generate storm flows and pulses of solutes. Traditional conceptual models do not typically consider the stream channel as a potential source. This study proposes the channel-source hypothesis, suggesting that streams can also serve as a potential source for dissolved organic carbon.
HYDROLOGICAL PROCESSES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gregory B. Lawrence, Barry P. Baldigo, Karen M. Roy, Scott D. George
Summary: Recent studies indicate that although concentrations of toxic forms of aluminum (Al-i) have decreased in the Adirondack region, a significant number of streams still experience harmful Al-i levels during spring snowmelt, particularly in the western region. Long-term monitoring and multiple resampling suggest that the recovery of Al chemistry is influenced by the increase in organically complexed Al and the availability of calcium.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Futing Liu, Dong Wang, Beibei Zhang, Jin Huang
Summary: The study synthesized dataset from 39 literatures worldwide, analyzing the variability of soil-derived dissolved organic carbon (DOC) concentration in different environments. Mean annual precipitation was found to be the dominant control factor for DOC concentration variability. Biodegradability of DOC in pore water was significantly lower than that in soil leachates, with specific UV absorbance being the primary indicator for spatial variation. These results highlight the crucial role of soil-derived DOC in global carbon cycling under climate change.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kevin A. Ryan, Gregory B. Lawrence
Summary: Long-term monitoring of water quality in forested watersheds in the Adirondack region of New York revealed an increase in dissolved organic carbon (DOC) concentrations and a decrease in nitrate (NO3-) concentrations over a 20-year period. The study suggests that declining anthropogenic acid deposition and decreasing nitrogen deposition may be driving these trends.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Sebastian Paez-Bimos, Armando Molina, Marlon Calispa, Pierre Delmelle, Braulio Lahuatte, Marcos Villacis, Teresa Munoz, Veerle Vanacker
Summary: Vegetation plays a crucial role in the hydrological and biogeochemical cycles, affecting soil water fluxes and transport. This study examined how different vegetation types (cushion-forming plants vs. tussock grasses) influence soil water balance and solute fluxes in the Ecuadorian Andes. The results showed that under cushion-forming plants, evapotranspiration was 1.7 times higher, deep drainage was 3 times lower, and water transmission to lower horizons decreased significantly compared to tussock grasses.
HYDROLOGY AND EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sarah A. M. Nelson, Holger Hintelmann, Julian Aherne
Summary: Mercury concentrations in the atmosphere, surface waters, and soils have increased beyond natural levels due to human activities. This study investigated the interlinkages between mercury concentrations in soils, lake sediment, and lake water in remote upland acid-sensitive catchments. The results suggest that catchment soils are the main driver of variation in mercury concentrations in lake water and sediment in upland regions in Ireland.
ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCES
(2022)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Mahdi Nakhavali, Ronny Lauerwald, Pierre Regnier, Bertrand Guenet, Sarah Chadburn, Pierre Friedlingstein
Summary: The leaching of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) from soils to river networks is a significant but overlooked component of the terrestrial carbon budget, contributing to about 15% of the terrestrial Net Ecosystem Productivity (NEP) globally. Through modeling, a global terrestrial DOC leaching flux of 0.28 Gt C year(-1) was estimated, with regions like the tropical rainforest exporting as much as 22% of their terrestrial NEP as leached DOC. Despite boreal regions having the highest relative increase (28%) in DOC leaching inputs to river networks, the tropics showed the lowest relative increase (9%) over the historical period from 1860 to 2010.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Chen Gong, Ruyuan Jiao, Weijin Yan, Qibiao Yu, Qingqian Li, Peipei Zhang, Yanqiang Li, Dongsheng Wang
Summary: This study analyzed the chemical characteristics and spectral and mass spectrometry of DOM in headwater streams. The results showed that anthropogenic markers of sewage were higher in headwater streams compared to the main stream of the Changjiang River. In situ degradation experiments revealed a decrease in molecular weight and an increase in degradation products of DOM. The study emphasized the importance of identifying the sources and transformation processes of DOM in headwater streams for future drinking water treatment.
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Soil Science
Beth A. Fisher, Anthony K. Aufdenkampe, Kyungsoo Yoo, Rolf E. Aalto, Julia Marquard
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Geography, Physical
Julia Marquard, Rolf E. Aalto, Timothy T. Barrows, Beth A. Fisher, Anthony K. Aufdenkampe, John O. Stone
EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES AND LANDFORMS
(2019)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Udeni P. Nawagamuwa, George M. Hornberger, Thushara Gunda
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(2018)
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Energy & Fuels
Thushara M. De Silva, George M. Hornberger, Hiba Baroud
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Engineering, Civil
Chelsea N. Peters, Hiba Baroud, George M. Hornberger
JOURNAL OF WATER RESOURCES PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
(2019)
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Chelsea N. Peters, George M. Hornberger
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Engineering, Civil
Thushara De Silva Manikkuwahandi, George M. Hornberger, Hiba Baroud
JOURNAL OF WATER RESOURCES PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
(2019)
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Environmental Sciences
Ke Jack Ding, Thushara Gunda, George M. Hornberger
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Engineering, Civil
Thushara De Silva Manikkuwahandi, George M. Hornberger
Summary: Water managers in Sri Lanka face the challenge of balancing water releases for hydropower and irrigated agriculture in the Mahaweli project. This study derived operation rules by optimizing hydropower generation and agricultural yield, revealing trade-offs between energy and agricultural objectives that can be used to adapt water management practices for different hydrological conditions.
JOURNAL OF WATER RESOURCES PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Ke Jack Ding, Jonathan M. Gilligan, Y. C. Ethan Yang, Piotr Wolski, George M. Hornberger
Summary: This study developed a coupled human-natural system model for Cape Town, South Africa to study the food-energy-water nexus and found that the city may face increasing water stress as temperatures rise. Results indicate that adaptation strategies can effectively mitigate the effects of water limitations and avoid severe service disruptions.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2021)
Article
Political Science
Aaron Deslatte, Laura Helmke-Long, John M. Anderies, Margaret Garcia, George M. Hornberger, Elizabeth Ann Koebele
Summary: Urban water supply systems in the United States are designed to be robust to historical hydrological conditions, but vary in their capacity to address new stressors like climate change. Understanding the complexity of interactions within urban water systems can help identify institutional design choices for more sustainable management practices. Institutional diversity shapes interactions between actors, and the impact on transitions remains uncertain.
POLICY STUDIES JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ke Jack Ding, George M. Hornberger, Elaine L. Hill, Yolanda J. McDonald
Summary: Monitoring drinking water quality is crucial for protecting people's health and well-being. The Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) in the United States lacks information on contaminant concentration levels. This study explores drinking water quality using both the SDWIS violation database and state-level contaminants sampling database. The findings show that different types of violations are more common in specific geological regions, counties with larger populations, and areas with abundant surface water. Additionally, the distribution of contaminant concentrations often exhibits discontinuities at certain levels.
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Computer Science, Theory & Methods
Ke Ding, Jonathan M. Gilligan, George M. Hornberger
2019 WINTER SIMULATION CONFERENCE (WSC)
(2019)
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Thushara M. De Silva, George M. Hornberger
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY-REGIONAL STUDIES
(2019)
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Thushara M. De Silva, George M. Hornberger
HYDROLOGY AND EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES
(2019)