Food production systems, urbanization, and other anthropogenic activities dramatically alter
natural hydrological and nutrient cycles, and are primarily responsible for water quality …

The Anthropocene presents formidable threats to freshwater ecosystems. Lakes are
especially vulnerable and important at the same time. They cover only a small area …

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) can have dire repercussions on aquatic wildlife and human
health, and may negatively affect recreational uses, aesthetics, taste, and odor in drinking …

Hydrological ecosystem services (HES) are vital for resource allocation, conservation
prioritization, and climate change adaptation. However, research gaps persist due to limited …

Chlorophyll-a (Chl a) is an important indicator of algal biomass frequently used to evaluate
the severity of cultural eutrophication. Identifying the key covariates of Chl a concentrations …

Understanding how human actions and environmental change affect water resources is
crucial for addressing complex water management issues. The scientific tools that can …

Elevated phosphorus (P) loading from the watersheds draining into Lake Erie, particularly
from agricultural (53%) and urban (43%) sources, is identified as one of the main drivers of …

Agricultural nonpoint source (NPS) pollution leads to water quality degradation. While
agriculture is faced with the challenge of feeding a growing population in a changing …

Abstract Dissolved Reactive Phosphorus (DRP) losses from agricultural fields promote
algae growth in water bodies, and may increase the risk of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) …

Terrestrial hydrological and nutrient cycles are subjected to major disturbances by
agricultural operations and urbanization that profoundly influence freshwater resources. Non …