Sustainability of Lakes and Reservoirs: Multiple Perspectives Based on Ecosystem Services

Abstract

This special issue consists of fourteen selected articles, that cover a wide spectrum of Ecosystem Services (ES) of lakes and reservoirs, including: (1) water purification [...]

Optimizing Multi-Scenario Water Resource Allocation in Reservoirs Considering Trade-Offs between Water Demand and Ecosystem Services

“…Some reservoirs also have the function of providing ecological replenishment to regional ecosystems, such as wetlands and swamps [23]. The development of scenic water areas also provides recreational facilities for residents, and some large reservoirs have been transformed into tourist attractions, bringing significant tourism benefits to the region [15,16]. This study categorizes ecosystem services following the classification framework of Pahl-Wostl et al [24] and Zhao et al [25] into regulation, provision, support, and cultural services.…”

“…Water resources management and optimization involve the scientific and reasonable management and distribution of reservoir storage and discharge to meet human needs and ensure sustainable socioeconomic development. For water resource management in reservoirs, incorporating the improvement and optimization of ecosystem service effects into the measurement framework not only contributes to the sustainable use of water resources but also takes into account the maintenance of regional ecological homeostasis [16]. The processes of reservoir storage and discharge can affect riverine ecosystems, affecting ecosystem services such as aquatic biodiversity, wetland protection, and water quality improvement [17].…”