Since the UN water conference at Mar del Plata in 1977, there have been international
debates about how water governance could and should respond to the challenges of …

Physical interactions of microplastics within vegetation and turbulent flows of freshwater
systems are poorly understood. An experimental study was conducted to investigate the …

Floodplain ecosystems are biodiversity hotspots and supply multiple ecosystem services. At
the same time they are often prone to human pressures that increasingly impact their …

Riparian zones are among the natural habitats more prone to be invaded by exotic plants. In
this study we review the causes and consequences of these invasions on fluvial and riparian …

Recent flood events in western Europe have shown the need for improved flood risk
management along the Rhine and Meuse rivers. In response, the IRMA‐SPONGE research …

The concept of green infrastructure has been recently taken up by the European
Commission for ensuring the provision of ecosystem services (ESS). It aims at the supply of …

A straightforward approach in flood management is the attenuation of peak discharges
through an appropriate detention system. In this study, a flexible framework model was …

Floodplains are unique environments that provide a dynamic link between terrestrial and
aquatic systems. Intensification of human activity–particularly agriculture and urbanisation …

Next year will mark the 20th anniversary of Jim Gore's seminal text on The Restoration of
Rivers and Streams: Theories and Experience (Gore, 1985). At the time of its publication …

Floodplains along rivers and streams are characterised by a high habitat heterogeneity and
a large biodiversity. However, floodplains are highly threatened by anthropogenic activities …