Wetlands have the capacity to retain nitrogen and phosphorus and are thereby often
considered a viable option for improving water quality at local scales. However, little is …

Excessive nitrogen exported to water bodies affects the balance of ecosystem and poses a
threat to human health. Although the concept of water purification service helps quantify …

In Finland, a recent ecological classification of surface waters showed that the rivers and
coastal waters need attention to improve their ecological state. We combined eco …

Hyporheic zone is an important region of nitrogen removal in river systems. Hyporheic
exchange generally leads to heterogeneous redox environments, which are conducive to …

In this study, a comprehensive evaluation model of ammonia pollution trends in a
groundwater source area along a river in residential areas is proposed. It consists of …

Understanding the spatial and temporal variability of nitrogen load and characteristics of
retention along a river network is important for land management and water resources …

Protection measures are needed to control nutrient leaching from agriculture to the Baltic
Sea. Ecological Recycling Agriculture (ERA) is based on local nutrient resources, integrating …

ABSTRACT In the Upper Mississippi River basin, after spring fertilizer application, total
nitrogen concentration [TN] in streams drops by~ 73% from June to September, consistent …

Increased nutrient loading causes deterioration of receiving surface waters in areas of
intensive agriculture. While nitrate and particulate phosphorus load can be efficiently …

Ecosystem services can be defined as the benefits that ecosystems provide to humanity. The
large research project Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, initiated by the United Nations …