2023
Overview
Hydrology and Water Quality encompasses the study of water movement through natural and engineered systems and the chemical, physical, and biological characteristics that determine water's suitability for various uses. Research published in Water examines how human interventions and land use practices alter hydrological processes and water quality outcomes in diverse settings. Studies have investigated the downstream effects of dam operations on surface water hydrology, analyzing how hydroelectric infrastructure modifies flow regimes and water availability in river systems. Additional work has assessed the relationship between agricultural land use practices and water quality degradation in wetland ecosystems, documenting how farming activities influence nutrient loading, contamination pathways, and ecological integrity. This research addresses critical challenges at the intersection of water resource management, infrastructure development, and environmental protection. Understanding these dynamics is essential for sustainable water management, as both large-scale hydraulic projects and diffuse agricultural impacts can significantly alter water availability and quality for downstream communities, ecosystems, and economic activities. The findings contribute to evidence-based approaches for balancing human water needs with the preservation of aquatic ecosystem health.
Research published in this journal
2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
2025
How this research is being cited
The 2 articles above have been cited 1 time in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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2026 · Journal of Water Resource and Protection
A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Hydrology and Water Quality, linking to each citing work.