Small streams constitute the majority of the water courses in a catchment and have specific
characteristics that distinguish them from larger streams and rivers. Despite their small size …

Excess nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) from human activities have contributed to
degradation of coastal waters globally. A growing body of work suggests that hydrologically …

Urbanization contributes to the formation of novel elemental combinations and signatures in
terrestrial and aquatic watersheds, also known as 'chemical cocktails.'The composition of …

Headwaters, the sources of all stream networks, provide habitats that are unique from other
freshwater environments and are used by a specialised subset of aquatic species. The …

This overview and synthesis paper focuses on the evolution of urban biogeochemical cycles
across time. We synthesize empirical data and review existing literature, including papers in …

Freshwater salinization syndrome (FSS) refers to the suite of interactive effects of salt ions
on degradation of physical, biological, and social systems. Best management practices …

Sediment bacterial communities play a critical role in biogeochemical cycling in lotic
ecosystems. Despite their ecological significance, the effects of urban discharge on …

Incorporating the structure and connectivity of the river network to seasonal variations and
different land use patterns can help improve the understanding the complex relationship …

The deterioration of river water quality in urbanized areas is getting more serious, and
affects the regional ecology and development of social economy; however, its mechanisms …

Funding and financing challenges remain a persistent barrier to implementing nature‐based
solutions that enhance ecosystem services, facilitate adaptation to climate change, and …