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The Tar Creek Superfund and Flood Map: A Case Study in the Equitable Co‐Production of Maps for Storytelling, Environmental Activism, and Education

Community Science, Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2026.
Abstract Case studies on co‐production and geographic information systems have reported on the utility and value of community members contributing local knowledge for and providing feedback on maps in ways that can increase the accuracy and usability of the map. However, how the concept for and goals of the map are co‐produced and how the maps are then
M. Lively, R. Jim, J. Tran, E. Hatley, K. Meierdiercks   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impacts of Federal Policies and Programs on Wetlands [PDF]

Human activities have resulted in the loss of about half of the original 221 million acres of wetlands in the conterminous 48 states. Federal laws, policies, and programs have had major impacts on the nation's wetland resources.
Crosson, Pierre, Frederick, Kenneth
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Harnessing Community Science to Address Flood Risks and Build Climate Resilience With Nature‐Based Solutions (NbS)—A Case Study From the Quad Cities Region

Community Science, Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2026.
Abstract Urban regions situated along major river systems are increasingly facing flood risks, driven by the combined effects of rapid urbanization and intensifying climate change. The Quad Cities region, comprising Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa, and Rock Island, Moline, and East Moline in Illinois, is vulnerable to flood hazards caused by extreme ...
Abhinav Wadhwa, Arsum Pathak, Nina Struss, Mahtaab Bagherzadeh, Ashish Sharma   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ecological indicators for restoration success: Development of fish diversity in a large restored floodplain over twelve years

Ecological Indicators
The restoration of rivers and their floodplains is complex, requires substantial financial efforts, intensive stakeholder involvement and long recovery times, making the identification of appropriate ecological indicators for restoration success a key ...
Joachim Pander, Elisabeth Winter, Juergen Geist   +2 more
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A Conceptual Framework and Methods for Studying the Connectivity of Fishes

Fish and Fisheries, Volume 27, Issue 2, Page 342-369, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Connectivity is a multifaceted concept that has important implications for the management and conservation of marine and freshwater fishes. We developed a conceptual framework that encompasses multiple, interrelated categories of connectedness, including landscape (e.g., structural, functional) connectivity and ecological (e.g., trophic ...
Jordanna N. Bergman, Jessica A. Robichaud, Jasper McCutcheon, Michael T. Booth, Brendan Campbell, Grace A. Casselberry, Cienna R. Cooper, Bronwyn M. Gillanders, Lucas P. Griffin, Edward Hale, Luc LaRochelle, Karen J. Murchie, Mary Peacock, Reid G. Swanson, Simon D. Stewart, Ryan. J. Woodland, Daniel P. Zielinski, Steven J. Cooke, Morgan L. Piczak   +18 more
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Factors Influencing Flood Risk Management Integration in U.S. Municipal Planning: An Expert Mental Model Approach

Journal of Flood Risk Management, Volume 19, Issue 1, March 2026.
ABSTRACT An expert mental model (EMM) explores how U.S. municipalities integrate flood risk management (FRM) into urban planning, offering insights beyond existing literature. Motivated by the challenges urban planners face in balancing flood risk with competing priorities like development, housing, and economic growth, this study combines a literature
Kyle McElroy, Austin Becker
wiley   +1 more source

One more way to address the seasonal water shortage of the largest freshwater lake in China? A nature-based solution through lake bathymetry restoration

Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies
Study region: Poyang Lake, the largest freshwater lake in China, is a critical water resource and ecological hub. However, seasonal dryness has raised significant concerns about the sustainability of its hydrological regime.
Bing Li, Guishan Yang, Rongrong Wan, David P. Hamilton, Jing Yao   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Optimizing Flood Hazard Zonation and Planning Landscape‐Based Mitigation Measures in Gimba Sub Watersheds, Northeastern Ethiopia: A Comprehensive Approach

Journal of Flood Risk Management, Volume 19, Issue 1, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Flooding remains one of the most critical natural hazards threatening livelihoods, infrastructure, and ecological systems in Ethiopia's highland landscapes. This study presents a rigorously integrated, multi‐criteria flood risk assessment that combines the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) with GIS‐based spatial modeling to delineate ...
Degfie Teku, Tesfaldet Sisay, Alemnew Ali, Amanuel Ayalew   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Floodplain restoration increases hyporheic flow in the Yakima River Watershed, Washington. [PDF]

Ecol Eng, 2018
Singh HV, Faulkner BR, Keeley AA, Freudenthal J, Forshay KJ.   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Ecological values of Hamilton urban streams (North Island, New Zealand): constraints and opportunities for restoration [PDF]

, 2009
Urban streams globally are characterised by degraded habitat conditions and low aquatic biodiversity, but are increasingly becoming the focus of restoration activities.
Aldridge, Brenda Michelle Te Aroha, Collier, Kevin J., Hicks, Brendan J., Kelly, Johlene, Macdonald, Amy, Smith, Brian J., Tonkin, Jonathan D.   +6 more
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