Ecohydraulics: linkages between hydraulics, morphodynamics and ecological processes in rivers

Blanckaert, Koen; Garcia, Xavier‐François; Steiger, Johannes; Uijttewaal, W.S.J.

doi:10.1002/eco.1414

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“…These forms of technical interference are performed mainly to protect a valley from flood and drought. However, such works can lead to changes in the hydraulic characteristics of a river [5]. Their consequences can interfere with the existing dynamic balance in the stream and surrounding environment, resulting in numerous environmental threats [6].…”

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Factors Influencing Macrophyte Species Richness in Unmodified and Altered Watercourses

Hachoł¹,

Bondar-Nowakowska²,

Nowakowska³

2018

Pol. J. Environ. Stud.

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Rivers flowing through valleys constitute one of the most diversified ecological systems with one of the highest indexes of biological production, species variety, and abundance of living organisms. Simultaneously, they are frequently subjected to strong anthropogenic activity [1, 2]. Each and every form of interference of a watercourse's stream bed has an effect on its biocoenosis [3, 4]. Regulatory works such as channel resectioning, bank reprofiling, channel deepening, channel widening, and the protection of river banks-as well as sometimes unnecessary or overambitious

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Factors Influencing Macrophyte Species Richness in Unmodified and Altered Watercourses

Hachoł¹,

Bondar-Nowakowska²,

Nowakowska³

2018

Pol. J. Environ. Stud.

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“…The result of these efforts is found in the growing number of publications (see overview in Hannah et al 2004 and, published books (Acreman 2001;Wood et al 2008;Maddock et al 2013 Perception of ecohydraulics, ecohydrology and hydroecology by both practitioners and researchers familiar with these fields, and people outside of these fields displays an overall sense of confusion (Naiman et al 2006;Wood et al 2008;Rickwood et al 2010). Some of the grounds for confusion include the separate disciplinary origins of ecohydrology and ecohydraulics (natural sciences versus engineering, respectively), the scope of the disciplines (incorporation of terrestrial ecosystems vs sole focus on aquatic ecosystems), and the scale of focus (catchment versus micro/mesoscale), the latter for which there is more agreement (Rice et al 2010;Blanckaert et al 2013;Zalewski 2015;Nestler et al 2016b). As an example, Rice et al (2010) found that the theme "ecohydraulics" appealed more to physical scientists than to biologists and ecologists.…”

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Advancing ecohydraulics and ecohydrology by clarifying the role of their component interdisciplines

Gosselin

Ouellet

Harby

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Journal of Ecohydraulics

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Increasing awareness of the complexity of river ecosystems has led to the emergence of integrative disciplines that combine topics in river physical and ecological processes, exemplified by the disciplines of ecohydrology, hydroecology and ecohydraulics. However, the names of these disciplines are often referred to interchangeably without attention paid to their meaning. This ambiguity impairs the efficient development and widespread promotion of these fields of study and their applications. To address this issue, we strive to clarify the definitions and contributions of the different disciplines. This is done by exploring their interrelationships and providing a reference for the integration of disciplines in these evolving fields. Finally, we advocate for ecohydrology and ecohydraulics to be considered complementary, and not duplicative, disciplines within river science. We further argue that awareness of their similarities and differences is important to address key issues in river science and to ensure ecohydraulics finds its positioning with respect to other disciplines and current and emerging societal and scientific challenges, such as climate change.

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Editorial: Hydrogeomorphology – a long-term scientific interface

Cudennec

Lavenne

2015

Hydrology Research

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Hydrogeomorphology is reframed as an old inter-discipline, which is still highly relevant to both hydrology and geomorphology, renewed by new techniques and new questions in line with challenges of ungauged basins; anthropogenic changes in driving forces, landscape structures, and dynamic functions; translation of science into practice; and retrospective and prospective analyses. The corpus and experience of hydrogeomorphology are also highlighted regarding new emerging sub- or inter-disciplines, in terms of epistemic bridging and dealing with complexity.

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Ecohydraulics: linkages between hydraulics, morphodynamics and ecological processes in rivers

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Factors Influencing Macrophyte Species Richness in Unmodified and Altered Watercourses

Factors Influencing Macrophyte Species Richness in Unmodified and Altered Watercourses

Advancing ecohydraulics and ecohydrology by clarifying the role of their component interdisciplines

Editorial: Hydrogeomorphology – a long-term scientific interface

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