Article
Engineering, Civil
Ramon Naranjo, David Smith, Evan Lindenbach
Summary: This study used field observations and numerical models to simulate seepage losses in the Truckee Canal system during the 2018 and 2019 irrigation seasons. The results showed that seepage rates ranged from 0.16 to 4.6 m3/d m-1, and the total annual volumetric losses estimated for 2018 and 2019 were 1.6 x 10-2 to 1.2 x 10-2 km3. The estimated seepage losses accounted for 32% to 41% of the inflow volumes.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Water Resources
Ugur Boyraz, Cevza Melek Kazezyilmaz-Alhan
Summary: The study focuses on the interaction between groundwater systems and water bodies with sloping surfaces, deriving an analytical solution and using a numerical algorithm to investigate the impact of water surface slope on groundwater head distribution and flux between surface water and groundwater. The results show that the water surface slope plays a dominant role in surface water-groundwater interactions.
HYDROLOGICAL SCIENCES JOURNAL-JOURNAL DES SCIENCES HYDROLOGIQUES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Laima Cesoniene, Daiva Sileikiene, Laura Citeike, Gintautas Mozgeris, Koike Takayoshi
Summary: This study investigated river water and groundwater from organic and intensive farming fields in Lithuania and found that the groundwater from organic farms had lower levels of pH, total phosphorus, total nitrogen, NO3-N, NH4-N, and PO4-P compared to groundwater from intensive farming areas, except for one farm. This highlights the importance of groundwater sampling in addition to surface water surveys in water quality studies related to agricultural production.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Joshua S. North, Erin M. Schliep, Gretchen J. A. Hansen, Holly Kundel, Christopher A. Custer, Paul Mclaughlin, Tyler Wagner
Summary: Estimating relative abundance is crucial for conservation and management efforts in freshwater fisheries. This study developed a joint species distribution model (JSDM) that accounts for varying sampling conditions and captures seasonal variation in species life history. The findings show that not accounting for these variations can bias the inference of relative abundance, limiting our ability to detect responses to management interventions and environmental change. The model can be applied to other systems where catchability may vary as a function of space, time, and species.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Chanchai Petpongpan, Chaiwat Ekkawatpanit, Ryan T. Bailey, Duangrudee Kositgittiwong, Phayom Saraphirom
Summary: This study examines the spatio-temporal patterns of surface water-groundwater interactions in the Yom and Nan River basins in Thailand under different future climate conditions. The results show that increased air temperature and rainfall can lead to decreased groundwater recharge from surface water percolation, as well as reduced groundwater flow to rivers. However, the impact on aquifer recharge from rivers is minimal. The findings provide valuable insights into how future climate change can affect water supply in northern Thailand.
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kangning Sun, Litang Hu, Jianli Guo, Zhengqiu Yang, Yuanzheng Zhai, Shouquan Zhang
Summary: The ecological water replenishment project of the Yongding River has been an important part of China's ecological civilization policy since 2016, requiring a systematic understanding of the relationship between surface water, groundwater, ecology, and economy. A coupled model integrating open channel flow and groundwater models has been developed to describe the dynamic changes in streamflow and groundwater level in response to the EWR, providing a quick assessment of different EWR schemes.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Geological
S. Alberti, M. J. Olsen, J. Allan, B. Leshchinsky
Summary: Erosion plays a crucial role in the activity of coastal landslides. Quantitative characterization of the feedbacks between erosion and landslide advance is essential, suggesting an inversely proportional relationship between landslide volume and magnitude of advance. Additionally, landslide geometry has a secondary control on the sensitivity of advance to coastal erosion.
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Morgan Peel, Rolf Kipfer, Daniel Hunkeler, Philip Brunner
Summary: This study investigates the natural variability of 222Rn emanation rates in an instrumented alluvial aquifer and highlights the issues with assuming homogeneous 222Rn production in alluvial systems. The measurements reveal that 222Rn emanation rates are highest within the first few meters below the surface. These results have important implications for understanding 222Rn activities in groundwater, particularly in infiltration zones where hydraulic conditions can cause variations in 222Rn signatures.
Article
Water Resources
Mahdieh Dibaj, Akbar A. Javadi, Mohammad Akrami, Kai-Yuan Ke, Raziyeh Farmani, Yih-Chi Tan, Albert S. Chen
Summary: A coupled framework linking subsurface flow and surface hydrodynamics was developed and applied to a real-world case study of the Pingtung coastal aquifer in Taiwan. The study revealed significant differences in rainfall ratio between wet and dry seasons in the region, with southern Taiwan experiencing the largest sea and river interaction.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY-REGIONAL STUDIES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Zhilin Guo, Kewei Chen, Shuping Yi, Chunmiao Zheng
Summary: This study developed a flow and multi-component reactive transport model to evaluate the impact of managed aquifer recharge (MAR) on groundwater quality and geochemical processes. The results showed that groundwater geochemistry can be significantly altered during MAR, with nitrate dilution being the main process responsible for observed changes in groundwater quality. Regular monitoring and reactive transport modeling analysis are recommended to minimize the adverse impact of MAR operations on groundwater quality.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ming Kong, Liqun Xing, Ruomeng Yan, Jun Li, Yimin Zhang, Aimin Li, Tao Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the variation of water quality parameters and antibiotics in rivers inflowing into Taihu Lake. The results showed that the concentration of pollutants varied between seasons, and antibiotics were detected in both surface waters and sediments. Antibiotics in surface waters were mainly related to temperature, dissolved oxygen, total nitrogen, and ammonia nitrogen, while antibiotics in sediments were mainly related to temperature, pH, and total nitrogen. The concentrations of antibiotics were higher in winter, and the ecological risk values of antibiotics were also higher in winter compared to other seasons.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Zhitong Ma, Wenke Wang, Zaiyong Zhang, Deshuai Ji, Jinxuan Wang, Ming Zhao, Yi Wang, Bowen Jin, Fan Wang, Jun Zhang
Summary: This report summarizes six modes of river and groundwater interactions in the arid and semiarid areas of northwestern China, based on previous research and literature assessment. It covers the dynamics of these interactions controlled by geomorphic features and geological structures, as well as their ecological effects and human impacts. The study provides valuable insights for improved management plans in arid regions to deal with water scarcity and intensive human activities.
HYDROGEOLOGY JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Water Resources
Gasper L. Sechu, Bertel Nilsson, Bo Iversen, Anders B. Moller, Mette H. Greve, Lars Troldborg, Mogens Greve
Summary: This paper presents a classification mapping routine to classify the Danish stream network into an established Groundwater-surface water interaction (GSI) typology framework. The results show that about 85% of Denmark's streams are connected to groundwater, with approximately equal portions in sandy and clayey areas. The maps will assist policymakers in controlling water and pollutant transfer from the uplands to streams to attain good environmental status for surface and groundwater bodies.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY-REGIONAL STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tielong Wang, Mengmeng Zhong, Meiling Lu, Dongjiong Xu, Yingang Xue, Jun Huang, Lee Blaney, Gang Yu
Summary: This study conducted monitoring and risk assessment of current-use pesticides in surface water from the northwestern section of the Taihu Lake Basin in China in 2019. A total of 114 pesticides were detected, with significantly higher number and concentration of pesticides in the wet season compared to the dry season, and more contamination observed in agricultural areas than residential and industrial areas.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Giancarlo Bonotto, Tim J. Peterson, Keirnan Fowler, Andrew W. Western
Summary: This study investigates the potential of convergent cross-mapping (CCM) to identify causal interactions between streamflow and groundwater head. The results from case studies in three different upland catchments in Victoria, Australia, suggest that CCM can provide valuable insights about hydrological processes. However, limitations around seasonality, data sampling frequency, and long-term trends should be considered when interpreting the causal links suggested by CCM.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shahab Aldin Shojaeezadeh, Mohammad Reza Nikoo, Ali Mirchi, Iman Mallakpour, Amir AghaKouchak, Mojtaba Sadegh
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rahman Davtalab, Ali Mirchi, Rebecca J. Harris, Mark X. Troilo, Kaveh Madani
Article
Environmental Sciences
Adel Zghibi, Ali Mirchi, Mohamed Haythem Msaddek, Amira Merzougui, Lahcen Zouhri, Jean-Denis Taupin, Anis Chekirbane, Ismail Chenini, Jamila Tarhouni
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohammad Mahdi Naderi, Ali Mirchi, Ali Reza Massah Bavani, Erfan Goharian, Kaveh Madani
Summary: This study uses system dynamics modeling to simulate the future development trends of the water resources system in Qazvin Plain, Iran, and finds that continuing existing management policies will cause severe damage to water and energy sectors, pushing water resources development to its limits. To delay the issue of water limits to growth in the region, it is crucial to implement water demand and supply management policies.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alireza Sharifi, Ali Mirchi, Roghayeh Pirmoradian, Rasoul Mirabbasi, Mohammad Javad Tourian, Ali Torabi Haghighi, Kaveh Madani
Summary: The Zayandeh-Rud River Basin in Iran is struggling with water shortages due to supply-oriented water management, leading to excessive water usage. Groundwater depletion and tensions among stakeholders in the basin highlight the weaknesses in the current water management paradigm.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Roohollah Noori, Mohsen Maghrebi, Ali Mirchi, Qiuhong Tang, Rabin Bhattarai, Mojtaba Sadegh, Mojtaba Noury, Ali Torabi Haghighi, Bjorn Klove, Kaveh Madani
Summary: Iran faces severe depletion and salinity issues in its groundwater resources, with an increase in extraction points but a decrease in annual withdrawal. Over-extraction of nonrenewable water leads to declining groundwater levels and increased salinity hazard.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Maryam Samimi, Ali Mirchi, Nolan Townsend, David Gutzler, Subhash Daggubati, Sora Ahn, Zhuping Sheng, Daniel Moriasi, Alfredo Granados-Olivas, Sara Alian, Alex Mayer, William Hargrove
Summary: This study presents a comprehensive analysis of water availability in a heavily irrigated agricultural watershed in the Rio Grande Basin, US Desert Southwest, under future climate conditions. Results indicate significant uncertainty in future water availability, with declining reliability of reservoir storage and increased pressure on groundwater resources. Adjustments in water management practices are necessary to cope with these changes.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Ali Mirchi, Katie Glodzik, Michael C. Sukop
JOURNAL OF WATER RESOURCES PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Farhan Saleem, Arfan Arshad, Ali Mirchi, Tasneem Khaliq, Xiaodong Zeng, Md Masudur Rahman, Adil Dilawar, Quoc Bao Pham, Kashif Mahmood
Summary: Agriculture and food production in Pakistan contribute to 27% of its GDP. However, the imbalance between water availability and demand, combined with drought propagation, has negatively affected the agro-ecosystem and environmental conditions. This study analyzed drought propagation and its impact on crop yield in different agro-ecological zones in Pakistan using multiple datasets.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Arfan Arshad, Ali Mirchi, Maryam Samimi, Bashir Ahmad
Summary: The growth of agricultural production systems is a major driver of groundwater depletion worldwide. Balancing groundwater supply and food production requires localized understanding of groundwater storage and depletion variations in response to diverse cropping systems and surface water availability for irrigation. This study presents a novel spatial water balance approach to improve the distributed estimation of groundwater storage and depletion changes at a spatial scale that can detect the hotspots of groundwater storage variation.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Aneseh Alborzi, Yunxia Zhao, Ali Nazemi, Ali Mirchi, Iman Mallakpour, Hamed Moftakhari, Samaneh Ashraf, Reza Izadi, Amir AghaKouchak
Summary: This article investigates the natural and anthropogenic drivers of flood events in Iran, highlighting the compounding impacts of these factors on flood risks. The study suggests that anthropogenic floods, caused or exacerbated by human activities, are becoming more common. The authors demonstrate how satellite and in-situ data can be used to assess the growing risk of anthropogenic floods.
WEATHER AND CLIMATE EXTREMES
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Debaditya Chakraborty, Hakan Basagaoglu, Sara Alian, Ali Mirchi, Daniel N. Moriasi, Patrick J. Starks, Jerry A. Verser
Summary: The Multiscale Extrapolative Learning Algorithm (MELA) is introduced as an AI-based data extrapolator that extends local hydroclimatic measurements to longer periods using remotely-sensed data. The implementation of MELA successfully extrapolates soil moisture measurements and predicts winter wheat yields with high accuracy. The XAI model highlights the importance of soil moisture and precipitation in crop yield estimation, and suggests potential reductions in rainfed crop yields in the study area without climate-resilient plans.
EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Civil
Mojtaba Asadi, Ali Mirchi, Rajib Mallick, Soheil Nazarian
AIRFIELD AND HIGHWAY PAVEMENTS 2019: TESTING AND CHARACTERIZATION OF PAVEMENT MATERIALS
(2019)