Streams and rivers in mediterranean-climate regions (med-rivers in med-regions) are
ecologically unique, with flow regimes reflecting precipitation patterns. Although timing of …

Variability in flow as a result of seasonal precipitation patterns is a defining element of
streams and rivers in Mediterranean-climate regions of the world and strongly influences the …

Rivers and streams that do not flow permanently (herein intermittent rivers; IR s) make up a
large proportion of the world's inland waters and are gaining widespread attention. We …

By social connectivity we refer to the communication and movement of people, goods, ideas,
and culture along and across rivers, recognizing longitudinal, lateral, and vertical …

Construction of hydroelectric dams affect river ecosystems, fish diversity, and fisheries
yields. However, there are no studies assessing the combined effects on fish caused by …

Temporary streams in California and other Mediterranean climate areas are among the
aquatic habitats most altered by human actions and by invasions by alien species. They …

The potential response of flow regimes to future climate has crucial importance for a variety
of practical applications, such as sustainable water management and ecological asset …

Streamflow patterns are shifting with climate change, and these shifts pose increasing risk to
freshwater ecosystems. These emerging changes must be linked with ecological functions of …

Flood risk management in the context of Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) is
becoming widely accepted as an approach to improving resilience in light of increasing …

Fluvial systems are natural environments most affected by human interventions. River
restoration emerges as a need to recover naturality and to provide environmental benefits to …