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View article: Multi-Objective Wetland Design for Water Quality and Waterfowl Habitat
Multi-Objective Wetland Design for Water Quality and Waterfowl Habitat Open
Lake Erie, one of the 5 Laurentian Great Lakes, suffers from harmful algal blooms in its western basin that are associated with phosphorus (P) loading from the Maumee River Watershed (MRW), United States. Additionally, certain waterfowl po…
View article: Reorienting urban stream management to focus on equitable delivery of benefits
Reorienting urban stream management to focus on equitable delivery of benefits Open
Urban streams are often managed in ways that contribute to societal inequities. Members of marginalized groups are frequently exposed to elevated flood risk and impaired water quality, with reduced access to essential water infrastructure …
View article: A Refined Three-Term Estimator for the nth Prime Number
A Refined Three-Term Estimator for the nth Prime Number Open
View article: An interdisciplinary overview of levee setback benefits: Supporting spatial planning and implementation of riverine nature‐based solutions
An interdisciplinary overview of levee setback benefits: Supporting spatial planning and implementation of riverine nature‐based solutions Open
Nature‐based solutions (NbS, and related concepts like natural infrastructure, Ecosystem‐based Adaptation, and green infrastructure) are increasingly recognized as multi‐benefit strategies for addressing the critical sustainability challen…
View article: Nature-based solutions for leveed river corridors
Nature-based solutions for leveed river corridors Open
Climate driven changes in hydrologic regimes are increasing riverine flood risks in many parts of the world. Societies that have historically relied on structural flood management infrastructure, e.g., levees and dams, may face significant…
View article: Modeling the effects of levee setbacks on flood hydraulics
Modeling the effects of levee setbacks on flood hydraulics Open
Relocating levees further back from river channels to increase river–floodplain connection can reduce flood stages and provide a host of co‐benefits. Modeling case studies show the significant potential of large levee setbacks for reducing…
View article: Reimagining infrastructure for a biodiverse future
Reimagining infrastructure for a biodiverse future Open
Civil infrastructure will be essential to face the interlinked existential threats of climate change and rising resource demands while ensuring a livable Anthropocene for all. However, conventional infrastructure planning largely neglects …
View article: Integrated Urban Riverscape Planning: Spatial Prioritization for Environmental Equity
Integrated Urban Riverscape Planning: Spatial Prioritization for Environmental Equity Open
Natural infrastructure (NI) and nature-based solutions in urban riverscapes can provide a spectrum of environmental, societal, and economic benefits, but widespread implementation of NI strategies remain limited because of their context-de…
View article: Advancing stream classification and hydrologic modeling of ungaged basins for environmental flow management in coastal southern California
Advancing stream classification and hydrologic modeling of ungaged basins for environmental flow management in coastal southern California Open
Environmental streamflow management can improve the ecological health of streams by returning modified flows to more natural conditions. The Ecological Limits of Hydrologic Alteration (ELOHA) framework for developing regional environmental…
View article: Water supply, waste assimilation, and low‐flow issues facing the Southeast Piedmont Interstate‐85 urban archipelago
Water supply, waste assimilation, and low‐flow issues facing the Southeast Piedmont Interstate‐85 urban archipelago Open
Rapidly growing cities along the Interstate‐85 corridor from Atlanta, GA, to Raleigh, NC, rely on small rivers for water supply and waste assimilation. These rivers share commonalities including water supply stress during droughts, seasona…
View article: Disasters collide at the intersection of extreme weather and infectious diseases
Disasters collide at the intersection of extreme weather and infectious diseases Open
Natural disasters interact to affect the resilience and prosperity of communities and disproportionately affect low income families and communities of colour. However, due to lack of a common theoretical framework, these are rarely quantif…
View article: Modeling the Flood Protection Services of Levee Setbacks, a Nature-Based Solution
Modeling the Flood Protection Services of Levee Setbacks, a Nature-Based Solution Open
View article: Disasters collide at the intersection of extreme weather and infectious diseases
Disasters collide at the intersection of extreme weather and infectious diseases Open
It is well understood that natural disasters interact to affect the resilience and prosperity of communities and disproportionately affect low income families and communities of color. However, given the lack of a common theoretical framew…
View article: Watershed controls and tropical cyclone-induced changes in river hydraulic geometry in Puerto Rico
Watershed controls and tropical cyclone-induced changes in river hydraulic geometry in Puerto Rico Open
Study region: 24 stream gaging sites in Puerto Rico. Study focus: At-a-station hydraulic geometry (AHG), which describes how channel width, depth, and velocity vary with discharge at a river cross section, has long been used to study fluvi…
View article: Effects of Design and Climate on Bioretention Effectiveness for Watershed-Scale Hydrologic Benefits
Effects of Design and Climate on Bioretention Effectiveness for Watershed-Scale Hydrologic Benefits Open
Bioretention areas are a common form of green stormwater infrastructure (GSI). There is significant research on the performance of individual bioretention cells, but the watershed-scale benefits of GSI are still unclear. Furthermore, diffe…
View article: Assessment of Hybrid Infrastructure Systems under Multi-Flood Hazards in Coastal Georgia
Assessment of Hybrid Infrastructure Systems under Multi-Flood Hazards in Coastal Georgia Open
Earth and Space Science Open Archive PosterOpen AccessYou are viewing the latest version by default [v1]Assessment of Hybrid Infrastructure Systems under Multi-Flood Hazards in Coastal GeorgiaAuthorsFélixSantiago-CollazoMatthewChambersDani…
View article: Simplified Uncertainty Bounding: An Approach for Estimating Flood Hazard Uncertainty
Simplified Uncertainty Bounding: An Approach for Estimating Flood Hazard Uncertainty Open
Deterministic flood hazard estimates neglect the inherent uncertainty associated with model estimates and can substantially underestimate flood risk. Monte Carlo simulation (MCS) has been a valuable tool for conducting uncertainty analysis…
View article: Comment on hess-2021-553
Comment on hess-2021-553 Open
Environmental streamflow management can improve the ecological health of streams by returning modified flows to more natural conditions. The Ecological Limits of Hydrologic Alteration (ELOHA) framework for developing regional environmental…
View article: Advancing stream classification and hydrologic modeling of ungaged basins for environmental flow management in coastal southern California
Advancing stream classification and hydrologic modeling of ungaged basins for environmental flow management in coastal southern California Open
Environmental streamflow management can improve the ecological health of streams by returning modified flows to more natural conditions. The Ecological Limits of Hydrologic Alteration (ELOHA) framework for developing regional environmental…
View article: Watershed Controls and Tropical Cyclone-Induced Changes in River Hydraulic Geometry in Puerto Rico
Watershed Controls and Tropical Cyclone-Induced Changes in River Hydraulic Geometry in Puerto Rico Open
At-a-station hydraulic geometry (AHG), which describes how channel width, depth, and velocity vary with discharge at a river cross section, has long been used to study fluvial processes. For example, identification of landscape and river r…
View article: Frontiers in assessing septic systems vulnerability in coastal Georgia, USA: Modeling approach and management implications
Frontiers in assessing septic systems vulnerability in coastal Georgia, USA: Modeling approach and management implications Open
Threats to public health and environmental quality from septic systems are more prevalent in areas with poorly draining soils, high water tables, or frequent flooding. Significant research gaps exist in assessing these systems’ vulnerabili…
View article: Assessing hydrologic and water quality effects of land use conversion to <i>Brassica carinata</i> as a winter biofuel crop in the southeastern coastal plain of Georgia, USA using the SWAT model
Assessing hydrologic and water quality effects of land use conversion to <i>Brassica carinata</i> as a winter biofuel crop in the southeastern coastal plain of Georgia, USA using the SWAT model Open
Carinata ( Brassica carinata ) is an industrial oilseed feedstock for renewable fuels grown as a winter crop in the southeast US, which may provide a new rotation alternative and benefits for water quality. However, the effects of carinata…
View article: Autonomous Scheduling of Agile Spacecraft Constellations with Delay Tolerant Networking for Reactive Imaging
Autonomous Scheduling of Agile Spacecraft Constellations with Delay Tolerant Networking for Reactive Imaging Open
Small spacecraft now have precise attitude control systems available commercially, allowing them to slew in 3 degrees of freedom, and capture images within short notice. When combined with appropriate software, this agility can significant…
View article: Shifting currents: Managing freshwater systems for ecological resilience in a changing climate
Shifting currents: Managing freshwater systems for ecological resilience in a changing climate Open
Traditional approaches to water resource engineering have sought to maintain a static, optimized state of system performance in providing reliable water supplies, energy, and flood protection. However, delivery of these services has been a…
View article: Socioeconomic and environmental predictors of estuarine shoreline hard armoring
Socioeconomic and environmental predictors of estuarine shoreline hard armoring Open
Rising sea levels and growing coastal populations are intensifying interactions at the land-sea interface. To stabilize upland and protect human developments from coastal hazards, landowners commonly emplace hard armoring structures, such …
View article: Designing flows to enhance ecosystem functioning in heavily altered rivers
Designing flows to enhance ecosystem functioning in heavily altered rivers Open
More than a century of dam construction and water development in the western United States has led to extensive ecological alteration of rivers. Growing interest in improving river function is compelling practitioners to consider ecologica…
View article: Socioeconomic and Environmental Predictors of Estuarine Shoreline Hard Armoring
Socioeconomic and Environmental Predictors of Estuarine Shoreline Hard Armoring Open
View article: Cumulative Effects of Low Impact Development on Watershed Hydrology in a Mixed Land-Cover System
Cumulative Effects of Low Impact Development on Watershed Hydrology in a Mixed Land-Cover System Open
Low Impact Development (LID) is an alternative to conventional urban stormwater management practices, which aims at mitigating the impacts of urbanization on water quantity and quality. Plot and local scale studies provide evidence of LID …
View article: A network scale, intermediate complexity model for simulating channel evolution over years to decades
A network scale, intermediate complexity model for simulating channel evolution over years to decades Open
Excessive river erosion and sedimentation threatens critical infrastructure, degrades aquatic habitat, and impairs water quality. Tools for predicting the magnitude of erosion, sedimentation, and channel evolution processes are needed for …
View article: An ecohydrological stream type classification of intermittent and ephemeral streams in the southwestern United States
An ecohydrological stream type classification of intermittent and ephemeral streams in the southwestern United States Open