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

Excess nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) from human activities have contributed to
degradation of coastal waters globally. A growing body of work suggests that hydrologically …

Simultaneous environmental changes challenge biodiversity persistence and human
wellbeing. The science and practice of restoration ecology, in collaboration with other …

River restoration is an increasingly common approach utilized to reverse past degradation of
freshwater ecosystems and to mitigate the anticipated damage to freshwaters from future …

Streams, as low‐lying points in the landscape, are strongly influenced by the stormwaters,
pollutants, and warming that characterize catchment urbanization. River restoration projects …

Stormwater green infrastructure (SGI), including rain gardens, detention ponds, bioswales,
and green roofs, is being implemented in cities across the globe to reduce flooding …

Ecological restoration of modified and degraded landscapes is an important challenge for
the 21st century, with potential for major gains in the recovery of biodiversity. However, there …

Southern Appalachian forests are recognized as a biodiversity hot spot of global
significance, particularly for endemic aquatic salamanders and mussels. The dominant …

Streams draining urban heat islands tend to be hotter than rural and forested streams at
baseflow because of warmer urban air and ground temperatures, paved surfaces, and …

The urban stream syndrome is an almost universal physical and ecological response of
streams to catchment urbanization. Altered channel geomorphology is a primary symptom …