How (Managed) Drainage Shapes Regional Hydrology: Model Based Insights for Flanders

Managed Aquifer Recharge Operations and Design under Hydrologic Uncertainty.

As climate change intensifies, managed aquifer recharge (MAR) can enhance water security and strengthen drought resilience by capturing surface water, such as drain flows. Assessments of MAR impact and risks to groundwater-dependent receptors require numerical modeling. Yet many studies do not account for contrasting c...

Drainage-constrained field-scale modelling of rewetting and regional CO2 ̶ CH4 emissions in lowland peatlands.

Drained peatlands are major sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Reducing these is essential for achieving climate mitigation targets and agricultural net-zero goals. Water table depth (WTD) strongly influences emissions, yet national assessments often overlook the role of drain water levels within complex lowlan...

Effects of Managing Drainage Ditches for Biodiversity on Drainage and Water Storage Functions

Drained lowland arable landscapes rely on extensive networks of drainage ditches to maintain agricultural productivity and mitigate flood risk. These human-made channels are not merely hydraulic features but also, in many cases, represent complex ecosystems shaped by vegetative growth, which may significantly influen...

Effectiveness of land management practices in enhancing baseflow and low-flow resilience in the Seonath River Basin

Monsoon-dominated river basins are increasingly vulnerable to rainfall variability, resulting in enhanced runoff and dry-season water stress. This study evaluated the effectiveness of land management practices (LMPs) in improving baseflow, soil moisture persistence, and low-flow resilience in the Seonath River Basin,...

Groundwater storage projection in headwater basins under different climate conditions in Southeast Brazil

Groundwater resources in watersheds are rapidly depleting due to increased water use. In southeastern Brazil, droughts have intensified over the past 20 years, driven by changes in temperature and rainfall regimes. This study assessed groundwater in two headwater basins with contrasting climates in Minas Gerais State,...

Coupled groundwater-economic modeling of spatial variation in managed aquifer recharge value