Over the past five decades, the delivery of global Ecosystem Services (ES) has diminished
and this has been driven partly by anthropogenic activities. Agro-ecosystems cover almost …

In eastern Arkansas, the use of surface water for crop irrigation is steadily increasing in
response to declining aquifers. Effective conjunctive water management requires accurate …

As groundwater use intensifies, the stakes in management decisions grow larger and more
complex. Ecosystem service analysis connects groundwater management decision-making …

Global climate patterns and urban growth are two of the many factors that have affected the
world's water resources. During the twentieth century, the population of the world tripled, and …

Application of microbiology has shown effective consequences after the industrial revolution
in the production of antibiotics, fermented products, biochemical catalysts, alternative fuel …

The conversion of native vegetation to cities and agriculture has caused a loss in habitat
diversity with subsequent effects on plant and animal populations. Hydrologic modifications …