A global assessment of lake restoration in practice: New insights and future perspectives

Poikane, Sandra; Kelly, Martyn G.; Free, Gary; Carvalho, Laurence; Hamilton, David P.; Katsanou, Konstantina; Lürling, Miquel; Warner, Stuart; Spears, Bryan M.; Irvine, Kenneth

doi:10.1016/j.ecolind.2023.111330

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“…The study aims to identify and understand the factors that have determined the success of environmental measures in China and their contribution to the sustainability of natural systems. S. Poikane et al (2024) noted that the most effective and widely used restoration measures target nutrient loading (both in the catchment and in the lake), while hydrological modifications and implementation of natural solutions are less commonly used. According to D. Galea & J.E.…”

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Recovery of Velykyi Luh through ecological restoration of the Kakhovka Reservoir

Dzyba,

Kyriienko

2024

Ukr. j. for. wood sci.

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The relevance of modern environmental issues requires comprehensive approaches to the restoration and preservation of natural ecosystems, specifically through ecological restoration as a tool to eliminate the effects of anthropogenic interventions. The purpose of this study was to survey the territory of the Kakhovka Reservoir using remote sensing and to propose a way to restore the historical territory of the Kakhovka Reservoir of Velykyi Luh. The following research methods were employed: empirical, analysis and systematisation, remote sensing, geographic information systems. The study consisted of two main stages. The first stage included an analysis of the dynamics of the historical territory of Veliky Luh, from the end of the 19th century to the present day. The second stage involved comparing the dynamics of the area’s restoration using 19th-century mapping data and 21st-century satellite imagery. The use of modern technologies, including the analysis of satellite images of the degraded area and three indices of the EO Browser software, such as the differential vegetation index, the normalised differential humidity index, and the differential water index, helped to obtain data on the state of vegetation and water resources in the study area. The analysis of the patterns between these indicators made it possible to determine the close interaction between plant growth rates and their moisture availability. The biomass growth on the territory of the Kakhovka Reservoir was measured from the moment of dewatering to November 2023. The results obtained indicate that it is possible to effectively restore the ecosystem of the Velykyi Luh through ecological restoration. This process involves the selection of optimal biotopes for the restoration of the historic area, which is a crucial step in conserving biodiversity and stabilising the natural environment in the Kakhovka Reservoir. The findings of the study on a new approach to ecological restoration based on high-precision technologies and in-depth analysis of ecosystem dynamics will contribute to the development of scientific approaches to the restoration of natural landscapes and will be an important contribution to modern environmental practice

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Recovery of Velykyi Luh through ecological restoration of the Kakhovka Reservoir

Dzyba,

Kyriienko

2024

Ukr. j. for. wood sci.

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“…The first phase of these activities has been a focus on freshwater lakes and reservoirs that involved gathering information on practitioners' views through a number of outreach sessions at international fora and through a global survey on 'lake restoration' (Poikane et al, 2024), connecting with existing networks, and promoting a definition of sustainable lake management of:…”

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Freshwater conservation: Lost in limnology?

Barouillet,

González‐Trujillo,

Geist

et al. 2023

Aquatic Conservation

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Although scientific research has identified the causes of undesirable ecological changes in fresh waters, translating the results of research into practical conservation and management, and raising awareness of the need for action, is often inadequate. This Viewpoint considers the present coverage of conservation‐related freshwater research, the application of science to conservation, the extent of collaboration between international organizations, and the level of awareness of freshwater ecosystems and the need for their conservation. Far greater attention has been given to conservation in marine than freshwater areas. This is illustrated by the respective number of publications in the scientific literature, an imbalance in the UN Sustainable Development goals, and, until recently, the lack of an explicit reference to freshwater ecosystems in the UN Global Biodiversity Framework. Four case studies are presented as examples of how freshwater conservation can be made more effective: involving local communities in applying nature‐based solutions; bringing scientists and stakeholders together to discuss how to improve freshwater management; collaborating at a global scale in freshwater protection and restoration; and demonstrating how scientists and government can work together to reconcile the competing needs of nature and human society. Producing and implementing effective conservation and management plans needs a recognition of the extensive diversity of freshwater habitats and species, as well as a systematic evaluation of how scientific information can be translated into action at local, regional and global scales. Data on freshwater ecosystems need to be accessible, comprehensible, unambiguous and available to all those working on practical conservation projects. Many international organizations are already active in this field, but greater collaboration would make their work more effective. Raising awareness needs education and training, carefully targeted at a wide range of audiences, and communicated using the full range of media now available.

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“…In 2008, eutrophication affected 37% of lakes and reservoirs worldwide and 53% of those in Europe [5]. Currently, the nutrient enrichment of aquatic ecosystems is considered by lake managers to be the most important stressor for lakes [6], followed by climate change, hydrological and morphological changes, and the introduction of alien species [7]. It is thus seen that global eutrophication is accelerating [8], which leads to water degradation, the loss of certain uses, and economic and health impacts [9].…”

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Overview of the Eutrophication in Romanian Lakes and Reservoirs

Dumitran,

Vuta,

Popa

2024

Limnological Review

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In this paper, attention is drawn to the deterioration of Romanian surface water ecosystems due to eutrophication, an important environmental issue both at national and international levels. An inventory of existing studies dealing with the issue of the eutrophication of lakes and reservoirs in Romania is made, aiming to identify the main problems Romania is facing in monitoring, classifying, and managing eutrophic ecosystems. On Web of Science, the keyword “Eutrophication”, with “Romania” as country/region, leads to 50 publications, which are analyzed in this review. The number of articles found does not reflect the real environmental issue represented by eutrophic lakes and reservoirs in Romania. At a national level, only 126 lakes and reservoirs have been monitored and assessed between 2018 and 2020, in terms of ecological status/ecological potential. Thus, at a global evaluation, 77% of natural lakes and 33% of artificial ones do not reach the quality objectives. The results of this study showed that the frequency of measurements taken by water quality indicators is not the strongest point of measurement campaigns, as it is not sufficient for the diagnosis of eutrophic lakes, and supplementary measures must be undertaken to better understand and mitigate this phenomenon.

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A global assessment of lake restoration in practice: New insights and future perspectives

Cited by 14 publications

References 71 publications

Recovery of Velykyi Luh through ecological restoration of the Kakhovka Reservoir

Recovery of Velykyi Luh through ecological restoration of the Kakhovka Reservoir

Freshwater conservation: Lost in limnology?

Overview of the Eutrophication in Romanian Lakes and Reservoirs

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