River Ecology
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Survival and growth rates of P. nigra along a morphologically-intact braided gravel-bed river in NE Italy, the River Tagliamento, and in a supporting greenhouse experiment performed in the UK, show that:- (i) P. nigra establishment from... more
The Mahanadi conflict is perhaps the youngest of all inter-state river water disputes in the country. The two major riparian states – Odisha and Chhattisgarh – are at loggerheads for about seven months now over the distribution of... more
Evoluzione della fauna macrobentonica e qualità delle acque in ambito alpino-torrente THURAS nell'alta Valle di Susa-Premessa La qualità delle acque può essere valutata con diversi criteri : il metodo degli indici biotici, sui popolamenti... more
An overview of the literature is presented on the biology of the rivers entering the Humber, eastern England, together with some of their tributaries. Particular emphasis is given to dynamic aspects, including transport and movement... more
Aquatic plants need two essential nutrients for growth: Phosphorus and Nitrogen. They receive these nutrients through a process known as eutrophication, in which water bodies accumulate plant nutrients, typically from nutrient-rich land... more
A paper delivered at the River Dialogues symposium at the University of Leeds on 31st May 2019. It takes two plays from my forthcoming monograph, Performing Mountains, and using ideas from eco-criticism expands the critical context beyond... more
Throughout history, many different cultures have associated lunar cycles with changes in a variety of human and animal behaviors. In the southern-most part of Laos, in the area known as "Siphandone" or the 4,000 islands, rural fishers... more
To document the relative distribution and abundance of the mottled sculpin Cottus bairdi and the aquatic invertebrate fauna of the Colorado River in Middle Park, Colorado in 2010 and compare the results with historical data and records... more
Physical and chemical analysis of the temperature, pH level, salinity, sensitivity, conductivity, resistivity, dissolved oxygen, and total dissolved solids in Tigum River’s waters.
The Nepean River is one of the most important waterways in the Sydney basin and has particular significance for Sydney’s southwestern rural-urban fringe. Its catchment extends south and east of the Sydney Basin to take in areas near... more
Układ przestrzenny Lublina w znacznym stopniu został uwarunkowany przez trzy rzeki: Bystrzycę, Czechówkę i Czerniejówkę. Niepokojącym zjawiskiem jest coraz częstsze zabudowywanie dolin tych cieków pod obiekty usługowe i mieszkaniowe, z... more
Channelization of river and landscape beautification occurred along the riverbank are parts of the development that occurred in the urban cities around the world, including urban cities in Malaysia. Many redevelopments done were a... more
This is a text book dedicated to the Restoration of Rivers and Riparian Systems. It includes 14 chapters groupesd into four parts: 1) Fluvial Systems: analysis and main components (Hydromorphology, Ecology and Floodplains) 2) Basic... more
Shanghai Oil Spill: China's Huangpu River of Democracy
Assessment of existing equations on predicting total bed material load was carried out by using data from past study DID (2009) covering Muda River, Langat River, and Kurau River. The sediment transport data from the three rivers were... more
The Clarion River is a major tributary of the Allegheny River in northwestern Pennsylvania. Abundant water and close access to forest resources fueled the rise of a heavy industry base along the upper Clarion River in the late 1800s,... more
The bank of river Narmada has been the scene of strenuous spiritual excursions, efflorescence of human civilizations and of a surge of creative activity. It has seen the evolution of human consciousness from a dim and nebulous awareness... more
The presentation of the historical and recent distribution of Myricaria germanica in Austria is based upon an evaluation of historic and current literature, floristic databases and public herbaria complemented by authors’ surveys. The... more
Waterways have been key factors in the development of societies from prehistoric times to nowadays, particularly due to their role as vectors for cultural interactions, material exchange, and transmission of knowledge. The fluidity of... more
In 1991, House Bill 91-1154 passed the Colorado Water Conservation Act requiring all water providers with annual demands of 2,000 acre-feet or more to have an approved Water Conservation Plan on file with the State (Kathlene 2010). During... more
Nearly 5,000 mayfly (Ephemeroptera), stonefly (Plecoptera), and caddisfly (Trichoptera) (EPT) species records collected from the South Platte River Basin (SPRB) were compiled from literature, field surveys, and institutional and personal... more
The author aims at presenting examples of literary descriptions of Odra flooding (especially in the context of the most recent in 1997 and 2010) and the river regions in the perspective of aquacriticism. This approach belongs to a wider... more
The water of river Yamuna caters to diverse needs for the survival of the people. With rapid expansion of industrialization and urbanization the quality of the river is severely affected due to indiscriminate discharge of untreated... more
As a result of his important career abroad and his family experiences in his home province of Zhejiang, Kongjian Yu reflects in this interview on the need to look at and learn from the past, from tradition, in order to restore harmony to... more
This Greenpeace report draws on a large body of scientific research in Fukushima-impacted areas over the past five years to bring to light the current ecological situation as a result of the March 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident.... more
In the earth surface there are many hazards generated by nature as example cyclone, tornado, river bank erosion etc. Among them river bank erosion is more common and pretty destructive. A river has mainly three criteria. Firstly,... more
This book focuses on the methodology for conducting river bank mapping and sand auditing of rivers.