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

Molluscs are among the most diverse and widespread animal groups in freshwater habitats.
Unfortunately, like most freshwater taxa, they are decreasing dramatically and are now …

A global survey of 179 restoration practitioners spanning 65 countries identified the extent of
stakeholder engagement as a key factor determining the success or failure of restoration …

Most omnivorous animals, including humans, have to some degree relied on physiologically
important polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and …

Eutrophication resulting from high nutrient loading has been the paramount environmental
problem for lakes world-wide for the past four decades. Efforts are being made in many parts …

Planted floating-beds can be used for treating eutrophic water in a simple and cost-effective
manner, the performance of which is, however, unavoidably restricted by the growth rate and …

Fish manipulation has been used to restore lakes in the temperate zone. Often strong short-
term cascading effects have been obtained, but the long term-perspectives are less clear …

Although many lake restoration projects have led to decreased nutrient loads and increased
water transparency, the establishment or expansion of macrophytes does not immediately …

Shallow lake ecosystems are widely impaired by eutrophication. Lake restoration projects
frequently fail or are only partially successful, reflecting that environmental managers face …

Abstract The European Water Framework Directive aims to improve ecological status within
river basins. This requires knowledge of responses of aquatic assemblages to recovery …