Southeastern Australia is presently experiencing one of the worst droughts observed in the
region in the last 200 years. The consequences of drought have been far reaching both for …

In this review, we first summarize how hydrologic connectivity has been studied for riverine
fish capable of moving long distances, and then identify research opportunities that have …

For many decades, river research has been focused on perennial rivers. Intermittent river
research has a shorter history, and recent studies suggest that alternating dry and wet …

Temporal environmental fluctuations, such as seasonality, exert strong controls on
biodiversity. While the effects of seasonality are well known, the predictability of fluctuations …

Freshwater mussels are declining globally, and effective conservation requires prioritizing
research and actions to identify and mitigate threats impacting mussel species …

Protecting hydrologic connectivity of freshwater ecosystems is fundamental to ensuring
species persistence, ecosystem integrity, and human well-being. More frequent and severe …

Environmental Flows describes the timing, quality, and quantity of water flows required to
sustain freshwater and estuarine ecosystems and the human well-being and livelihoods that …

Accounting for natural differences in flow variability among rivers, and understanding the
importance of this for the protection of freshwater biodiversity and maintenance of goods and …

Alterations to the natural flow regime affect the structure and function of rivers and wetlands
and contribute to loss of biodiversity worldwide. Although the effects of flow regulation have …

Temporary rivers and streams that naturally cease to flow and dry up can be found on every
continent. Many other water courses that were once perennial now also have temporary flow …