Ecological restoration has grown rapidly and now encompasses not only classic ecological
theory but also utilitarian concerns, such as preparedness for climate change and …

▪ Abstract Local habitat and biological diversity of streams and rivers are strongly influenced
by landform and land use within the surrounding valley at multiple scales. However …

We analyzed data from 79 watersheds in an undegraded US ecoregion to identify key
environmental factors that explained stream fish assemblage patterns and to evaluate the …

Despite the widespread use of stream restoration structures to improve fish habitat, few
quantitative studies have evaluated their effectiveness. This study uses a meta-analysis …

Understanding mechanisms by which agricultural practices affect freshwater ecosystems
helps to inform land‐use policies and management strategies aimed at mitigating effects of …

Best management practices (BMPs) are practical control measures (including technological,
economic, and institutional considerations) that have been demonstrated to effectively …

Globally, croplands and rangelands are major land uses and they have altered lands and
waters for millennia. This continues to be the case throughout the USA, despite substantial …

Water insecurity is a defining feature of the Anthropocene, with degraded water quality and
unreliable flows putting the well‐being of upstream and downstream communities, both …

Quantification of the effects of management programs on water quality is critical to agencies
responsible for water resource protection. This research documents reductions in stream …

Engineered in‐stream structures are often installed to increase salmonid abundance, either
for commercial gain in fisheries or for conservation purposes in degraded habitats. Having …