Dams contribute to water security, energy supply, and flood protection but also fragment
habitats of freshwater species. Yet, a global species-level assessment of dam-induced …

Many areas on the earth are facing the threat of ecological degradation, and unreasonable
economic development has further exacerbated environmental problems. Constructing …

Abstract The Chinese Loess Plateau has been the cradle of Chinese civilization and the
main human settlement in China for thousands of years, where anthropogenic activities are …

Environmental flows (Qeco) facilitate a good ecological status of fluvial ecosystems, but they
usually represent a constraint for water uses. Qeco flow regime should not only be based on …

Dam removal is becoming more common as aging infrastructure deteriorates and people
seek to restore the environmental conditions created by dams. Despite this growth in dam …

Identifying climate‐change refugia is a key adaptation strategy for reducing global warming
impacts. Knowledge of the effects of underlying geology on thermal regime along climate …

The longitudinal dimension of river connectivity has been significantly disrupted by barriers
to compensate for water demand in the long periods of water scarcity in the Iberian …

Modeling fish community responses to dam removal is an emerging field of study as dam
removals become more common, but uncertainties concerning recovery time and community …

Understanding the drivers of food chain length in natural communities has intrigued
ecologists since Elton publicized “food cycles” in the early 20th century. Proposed drivers of …

Intensive and incessant disruptions in watercourses such as dams are taking place due to
the growing demand for hydroelectric generation, and can result in severe deterioration of …