Non-perennial river segments—those that recurrently cease to flow or frequently dry—occur
in all river networks and are globally more abundant than perennial (always flowing) …

Non-perennial rivers and streams (NPRS) cover> 50% of the global river network. They are
particularly predominant in Mediterranean Europe as a result of dry climate conditions …

Flowing waters have a unique role in supporting global biodiversity, biogeochemical cycles
and human societies,,,–. Although the importance of permanent watercourses is well …

The location and persistence of surface water (inland and coastal) is both affected by climate
and human activity 1 and affects climate 2, 3, biological diversity 4 and human wellbeing 5 …

Non-perennial streams are widespread, critical to ecosystems and society, and the subject
of ongoing policy debate. Prior large-scale research on stream intermittency has been …

Human appropriation of water resources may induce water stress in freshwater ecosystems
when ecosystem needs are not met. Intensive abstraction and regulation cause river …

Intermittent rivers and ephemeral streams (IRES) are watercourses that cease flow at some
point in time and space. Arguably Earth's most widespread type of flowing water, IRES are …

Rivers and streams that do not flow permanently (herein intermittent rivers; IR s) make up a
large proportion of the world's inland waters and are gaining widespread attention. We …

Water scarcity is a serious environmental problem in many European regions, and will likely
increase in the near future as a consequence of increased abstraction and climate change …

Community ecology recognises today that local biological communities are not only affected
by local biotic interactions and abiotic environmental conditions, but also by regional …