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#watermanagement — Public Fediverse posts

Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #watermanagement, aggregated by home.social.

  1. Thermodynamic Modeling & Policy Relevance

    As regulatory discussions and technical feasibility studies for the Svystunova Gully mine-water retention system (2026–2027 period) get underway, integrating rigorous thermodynamic modeling into the engineering baseline is critical.

    Simple dilution metrics do not account for mass-balance limits, bedrock dissolution, concrete leaching, or secondary mineral precipitation along the waterway. Following today’s session of the government interdepartmental working group, I submitted key findings from my open-access research to support evidence-based decisions. The submitted package includes speciation models, phase equilibria calculations, and reactive transport assessments focused on mining wastewater management and dam stability evaluation.

    #Hydrogeology #Geochemistry #WaterManagement #PHREEQC #DataScience #EnvironmentalEngineering #OpenScience #Mining #SvystunovaGully #Ukraine #KryvyiRihBasin

  2. Modeling Climate Change Impacts On Blue And Green Water In The Ethiopian Upper Blue Nile Basin
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    doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrh.2026.10 <-- shared paper
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    H/T @Dessalegn worku Ayalew
    “The present study assesses the impacts of climate change on blue and green water in the Kessie Watershed of the Ethiopian Upper Blue Nile Basin using the SWAT+ model.
    [The authors] set up [a] SWAT+ model using quality-controlled and homogenized observational climate time series… and calibrated it using a multisite calibration approach. [They] selected CMIP6 climate models for future simulations and bias-correction methods through a comprehensive performance assessment... Building on these previous studies, the present research further evaluates the reliability of combining robust climate-model selection with optimal bias-correction methods to improve the reliability of hydrological simulations. [They] then used the best-performing climate models, bias-corrected using the optimal methods, to project future changes in blue and green water in the study area…
    KEY FINDINGS:
    • SWAT+ effectively represented hydrological processes across multiple gauging stations in the Ethiopian Upper Blue Nile Basin.
    • Ensembles of CMIP6 climate models improved the reliability of hydrological simulations compared with individual climate models.
    • Optimized climate-model selection reduced biases in hydrological simulations more than bias correction alone.
    • Arbitrary selection of climate models can degrade hydrological simulations, even when their outputs are bias-corrected using robust methods.
    • Both blue and green water are projected to increase under future climate change in the Ethiopian Upper Blue Nile Basin.
    • Blue water exhibits greater seasonality and climate sensitivity than green water flow and green water storage.
    The study also provides sustainable water management options for adapting to the impacts of climate change, with implications for water resource planning and management in the Upper Blue Nile Basin…”
    #Bluewater #Greenwater #CMIP6 #GCMs #Modelensemble #SSPscenarios #SWAT #Ethopia #UpperNile #Nile #NileBasin #gaging #gauging #Africa #climatechange #impacts #water #hydrology #KessieWatershed #EthiopianUpperBlueNileBasin #model #modeling #spatialanalysis #spatiotemporal #CMIP6 #waterresources #watermanagement #ecosystem #habitat #environment

  3. Identifying Agricultural Consumptive-Use Patterns To Support Adaptive Water Management In California’s Santa Clara Valley Via Remote Sensing And Machine Learning
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    doi.org/10.1371/journal.pwat.0 <-- shared paper
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    H/T @Guillaume Wright | Executive Editor, PLOS
    “💧 With drought [and high temperatures] gripping many areas of the world right now... [the H/T] wanted to highlight a new paper in PLOS Water this week with a very timely focus on hydroclimatic stresses and what can be done to mitigate this through water management practices when it comes to agriculture.
    [The authors] investigate[d] adaptive water management practices in California’s Santa Clara Valley via remote sensing and machine learning techniques. They [found] good evidence for use of customized agricultural water-management plans for irrigation monitoring, conservation planning, and adaptive water management in groundwater-dependent regions such as is found in California…”
    #GIS #spatial #mapping #California #SantaClara #SantaClaraValley #custom #watermanagement #practices #waterresources #agriculture #remotesensing #spatialanalysis #machinelearning #earthobservation #AI #planning #wateruse #efficiency #water #hydrology #irrigation #conservation #adaptivewatermanagement #model #modeling #drought #extremeweather #hydroclimate #stress #crop #cropland #evapotranspiration #ET #NDVI #PRISM #precipitation #rainfall #watermanagementplan #groundwater

  4. Eager Beavers - Rodents Engineer Czech Wetland Project After Years Of Human Delay [ecosystem engineers]
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    theguardian.com/world/2025/feb <-- shared technical media article
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    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaver-e <-- shared wiki technical page
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    phys.org/news/2025-02-fine-bea <-- shared technical article
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    youtu.be/GSTw8qmBP4Y?si=XK2Iy2 <-- shared video (Czech)
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    H/T @ScienceGirl
    "We don't expect any conflict with the beaver in the next 10 years," ~ Bohumil Fiser from the Czech Nature Conservation Agency
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    “For seven years, planners struggled to complete a $1.2 million wetland restoration project in the Brdy region of the Czech Republic. The goal was to build a dam that would improve water management and bring back valuable wetland habitat, but the project remained trapped in a maze of permits and approvals.
    Then a family of eight Eurasian beavers did what engineers had planned… without permits, machinery, or a budget.
    The beavers built a network of dams in almost the exact area chosen for the proposed project, naturally restoring the wetland system officials had spent years trying to create. After seeing the results, authorities decided there was little point continuing with the original human-built dam.
    Although some reports suggested the beavers completed the work overnight, experts say their construction likely took several weeks. The reason it seemed sudden is that the animals quietly worked away until their finished dams became impossible to miss.
    Beavers are known as “ecosystem engineers” because their behaviour can reshape entire environments. By cutting trees and blocking streams, they create ponds and wetlands that support countless species, including fish, amphibians, insects, birds, and mammals.
    Their wetlands also act as natural water reservoirs, helping during droughts, reducing flood risks, filtering water, storing carbon, and keeping landscapes wetter during wildfires…
    Once heavily hunted across Europe, beaver populations have been recovering thanks to conservation efforts, proving that sometimes nature can solve problems humans spend years trying to fix…"
    #water #hydrology #KlabavaRiver #Czech #BrdyRegion #protected #CzechRepublic #armytraining #military #beaver #Eurasianbeavers #dam #beaverdam #waterquality #restoration #biodiversity #crayfish #wetland #ecology #benefits #Beavers #NatureBasedSolutions #Wetlands #Ecology #Biodiversity #Agroforestry #EnvironmentalScience #Conservation #Wildlife #Ecosystem #bioviversity #conservation #restoration #landscaperecovery #EcosystemEngineers #nature #floodmanagement #FloodMitigation #flood #flooding #energy #floodrisk #sustainability #wetlands #hydrography #dams #impoundment #deadwood #waterresources #landscapeengineer #agriculture #benefits #vegetation #ecology #ecosystem #riversystemsstabilisation #naturalwaterregulation #resilience #drought #wildfire #valleysreborn #slowdetermination #fisheries #invertebrates #extremeweather #floodflows #sediment #baseflow #drought #landmanagement #naturalsystems #landuse #ecosystemengineers #watermanagement

  5. Saving water can be cheaper than building it. One analysis found ag conservation at ~$69.89/acre-foot vs >$2,000 for new supply—so funders now want telemetry-backed proof, not just pipes. agtech.industryexaminer.com/pi
    #AgTech #WaterManagement #Irrigation #PrecisionAg #DroughtResilience #technews

  6. #Irrigation’s next upgrade may be chemistry—not hardware. Loveland’s AQUA FORCE targets the root zone: IRF’s 2024 irrigated corn work showed ~+9 bu/acre on average. The bigger story is verification—yield per inch, pump hours, moisture curves
    agtech.industryexaminer.com/aq
    #AgTech #Irrigation #WaterManagement #PrecisionAg #Agronomy #Corn #DroughtResilience #FarmInputs #TechNews

  7. Creating a sustainable future for the African child: a #solarpunk concept

    by Christabel Ebubechukwu Okoroafor, Bachelor of science student, Social work department, University of #Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.

    PEOPLE CENTRED –THE JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION | Volume 9, Issue 2, 2024

    Abstract
    "This article investigates the conceptualization and integration of the formerly known literary genre and art form; now a subgenre of climate activism, solarpunk as a way of building a sustainable future for the African child; a future that takes pride in preserving the planet and creating a safe space for the African child to thrive, survive and develop. Solarpunk is a speculative and optimistic concept that seeks to reimagine the future of sustainability and mitigate climate change; an #ecotopian future where technology especially renewable resources and nature exist in #ecological harmony (#symbiotism). It profers #sustainable solutions like that embodies the core concept of African philosophy- being a whole person and being one with your surroundings, particularly focusing on community and its strength, a core concept for the Africa scene. It encourages social action through sustainability education of the next generation that is the African child. It integrates evidence from reviews, personal correspondence and diaries. With the potential to address challenges faced by African children, the article is arranged in sections that: introduce solarpunk and its alignment with African philosophies, analyze the current challenges faced by African children, present the context of #ClimateAction through the lens of #BAIW (Because Africa Is Worth It), present practical applications of solarpunk principles, discuss the role of #ForestGuards and social action groups in #biodiversity preservation, and explore how solarpunk addresses the challenges of the African child, concluding with policy recommendations to support the adoption of solarpunk in #Africa."

    Read more:
    jda.africasocialwork.net/wp-co

    #SolarPunkSunday #SolarpunkInAfrica #PreservingNature #RenewableEnergy #CircularEconomy #EnvironmentalStewardship #ResourceManagement #WaterManagement #ClimateChange #SustainableAgriculture #LocalSolutions

  8. Creating a sustainable future for the African child: a #solarpunk concept

    by Christabel Ebubechukwu Okoroafor, Bachelor of science student, Social work department, University of #Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.

    PEOPLE CENTRED –THE JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION | Volume 9, Issue 2, 2024

    Abstract
    "This article investigates the conceptualization and integration of the formerly known literary genre and art form; now a subgenre of climate activism, solarpunk as a way of building a sustainable future for the African child; a future that takes pride in preserving the planet and creating a safe space for the African child to thrive, survive and develop. Solarpunk is a speculative and optimistic concept that seeks to reimagine the future of sustainability and mitigate climate change; an #ecotopian future where technology especially renewable resources and nature exist in #ecological harmony (#symbiotism). It profers #sustainable solutions like that embodies the core concept of African philosophy- being a whole person and being one with your surroundings, particularly focusing on community and its strength, a core concept for the Africa scene. It encourages social action through sustainability education of the next generation that is the African child. It integrates evidence from reviews, personal correspondence and diaries. With the potential to address challenges faced by African children, the article is arranged in sections that: introduce solarpunk and its alignment with African philosophies, analyze the current challenges faced by African children, present the context of #ClimateAction through the lens of #BAIW (Because Africa Is Worth It), present practical applications of solarpunk principles, discuss the role of #ForestGuards and social action groups in #biodiversity preservation, and explore how solarpunk addresses the challenges of the African child, concluding with policy recommendations to support the adoption of solarpunk in #Africa."

    Read more:
    jda.africasocialwork.net/wp-co

    #SolarPunkSunday #SolarpunkInAfrica #PreservingNature #RenewableEnergy #CircularEconomy #EnvironmentalStewardship #ResourceManagement #WaterManagement #ClimateChange #SustainableAgriculture #LocalSolutions

  9. Creating a sustainable future for the African child: a #solarpunk concept

    by Christabel Ebubechukwu Okoroafor, Bachelor of science student, Social work department, University of #Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.

    PEOPLE CENTRED –THE JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION | Volume 9, Issue 2, 2024

    Abstract
    "This article investigates the conceptualization and integration of the formerly known literary genre and art form; now a subgenre of climate activism, solarpunk as a way of building a sustainable future for the African child; a future that takes pride in preserving the planet and creating a safe space for the African child to thrive, survive and develop. Solarpunk is a speculative and optimistic concept that seeks to reimagine the future of sustainability and mitigate climate change; an #ecotopian future where technology especially renewable resources and nature exist in #ecological harmony (#symbiotism). It profers #sustainable solutions like that embodies the core concept of African philosophy- being a whole person and being one with your surroundings, particularly focusing on community and its strength, a core concept for the Africa scene. It encourages social action through sustainability education of the next generation that is the African child. It integrates evidence from reviews, personal correspondence and diaries. With the potential to address challenges faced by African children, the article is arranged in sections that: introduce solarpunk and its alignment with African philosophies, analyze the current challenges faced by African children, present the context of #ClimateAction through the lens of #BAIW (Because Africa Is Worth It), present practical applications of solarpunk principles, discuss the role of #ForestGuards and social action groups in #biodiversity preservation, and explore how solarpunk addresses the challenges of the African child, concluding with policy recommendations to support the adoption of solarpunk in #Africa."

    Read more:
    jda.africasocialwork.net/wp-co

    #SolarPunkSunday #SolarpunkInAfrica #PreservingNature #RenewableEnergy #CircularEconomy #EnvironmentalStewardship #ResourceManagement #WaterManagement #ClimateChange #SustainableAgriculture #LocalSolutions

  10. Creating a sustainable future for the African child: a #solarpunk concept

    by Christabel Ebubechukwu Okoroafor, Bachelor of science student, Social work department, University of #Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.

    PEOPLE CENTRED –THE JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION | Volume 9, Issue 2, 2024

    Abstract
    "This article investigates the conceptualization and integration of the formerly known literary genre and art form; now a subgenre of climate activism, solarpunk as a way of building a sustainable future for the African child; a future that takes pride in preserving the planet and creating a safe space for the African child to thrive, survive and develop. Solarpunk is a speculative and optimistic concept that seeks to reimagine the future of sustainability and mitigate climate change; an #ecotopian future where technology especially renewable resources and nature exist in #ecological harmony (#symbiotism). It profers #sustainable solutions like that embodies the core concept of African philosophy- being a whole person and being one with your surroundings, particularly focusing on community and its strength, a core concept for the Africa scene. It encourages social action through sustainability education of the next generation that is the African child. It integrates evidence from reviews, personal correspondence and diaries. With the potential to address challenges faced by African children, the article is arranged in sections that: introduce solarpunk and its alignment with African philosophies, analyze the current challenges faced by African children, present the context of #ClimateAction through the lens of #BAIW (Because Africa Is Worth It), present practical applications of solarpunk principles, discuss the role of #ForestGuards and social action groups in #biodiversity preservation, and explore how solarpunk addresses the challenges of the African child, concluding with policy recommendations to support the adoption of solarpunk in #Africa."

    Read more:
    jda.africasocialwork.net/wp-co

    #SolarPunkSunday #SolarpunkInAfrica #PreservingNature #RenewableEnergy #CircularEconomy #EnvironmentalStewardship #ResourceManagement #WaterManagement #ClimateChange #SustainableAgriculture #LocalSolutions

  11. Creating a sustainable future for the African child: a #solarpunk concept

    by Christabel Ebubechukwu Okoroafor, Bachelor of science student, Social work department, University of #Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.

    PEOPLE CENTRED –THE JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION | Volume 9, Issue 2, 2024

    Abstract
    "This article investigates the conceptualization and integration of the formerly known literary genre and art form; now a subgenre of climate activism, solarpunk as a way of building a sustainable future for the African child; a future that takes pride in preserving the planet and creating a safe space for the African child to thrive, survive and develop. Solarpunk is a speculative and optimistic concept that seeks to reimagine the future of sustainability and mitigate climate change; an #ecotopian future where technology especially renewable resources and nature exist in #ecological harmony (#symbiotism). It profers #sustainable solutions like that embodies the core concept of African philosophy- being a whole person and being one with your surroundings, particularly focusing on community and its strength, a core concept for the Africa scene. It encourages social action through sustainability education of the next generation that is the African child. It integrates evidence from reviews, personal correspondence and diaries. With the potential to address challenges faced by African children, the article is arranged in sections that: introduce solarpunk and its alignment with African philosophies, analyze the current challenges faced by African children, present the context of #ClimateAction through the lens of #BAIW (Because Africa Is Worth It), present practical applications of solarpunk principles, discuss the role of #ForestGuards and social action groups in #biodiversity preservation, and explore how solarpunk addresses the challenges of the African child, concluding with policy recommendations to support the adoption of solarpunk in #Africa."

    Read more:
    jda.africasocialwork.net/wp-co

    #SolarPunkSunday #SolarpunkInAfrica #PreservingNature #RenewableEnergy #CircularEconomy #EnvironmentalStewardship #ResourceManagement #WaterManagement #ClimateChange #SustainableAgriculture #LocalSolutions

  12. I just moved to FediScience, therefore I repeat my #Introduction:

    I am a #ClimateScientist at Germany’s national meteorological service (#DWD).

    I am head of the department “#hydrometeorology”. We provide hydrometeorological products & services, esp. for #hydrology & #WaterManagement in #Germany, incl. assessments of #ExtremeEvents, #ClimateChange, etc.

    The dep. hosts the 'Global #Precipitation #Climatology Centre' (#GPCC) & the Satellite Application Facility on #ClimateMonitoring (#CMSAF).

  13. I just moved to FediScience, therefore I repeat my #Introduction:

    I am a #ClimateScientist at Germany’s national meteorological service (#DWD).

    I am head of the department “#hydrometeorology”. We provide hydrometeorological products & services, esp. for #hydrology & #WaterManagement in #Germany, incl. assessments of #ExtremeEvents, #ClimateChange, etc.

    The dep. hosts the 'Global #Precipitation #Climatology Centre' (#GPCC) & the Satellite Application Facility on #ClimateMonitoring (#CMSAF).

  14. I just moved to FediScience, therefore I repeat my #Introduction:

    I am a #ClimateScientist at Germany’s national meteorological service (#DWD).

    I am head of the department “#hydrometeorology”. We provide hydrometeorological products & services, esp. for #hydrology & #WaterManagement in #Germany, incl. assessments of #ExtremeEvents, #ClimateChange, etc.

    The dep. hosts the 'Global #Precipitation #Climatology Centre' (#GPCC) & the Satellite Application Facility on #ClimateMonitoring (#CMSAF).

  15. I just moved to FediScience, therefore I repeat my #Introduction:

    I am a #ClimateScientist at Germany’s national meteorological service (#DWD).

    I am head of the department “#hydrometeorology”. We provide hydrometeorological products & services, esp. for #hydrology & #WaterManagement in #Germany, incl. assessments of #ExtremeEvents, #ClimateChange, etc.

    The dep. hosts the 'Global #Precipitation #Climatology Centre' (#GPCC) & the Satellite Application Facility on #ClimateMonitoring (#CMSAF).

  16. I just moved to FediScience, therefore I repeat my #Introduction:

    I am a #ClimateScientist at Germany’s national meteorological service (#DWD).

    I am head of the department “#hydrometeorology”. We provide hydrometeorological products & services, esp. for #hydrology & #WaterManagement in #Germany, incl. assessments of #ExtremeEvents, #ClimateChange, etc.

    The dep. hosts the 'Global #Precipitation #Climatology Centre' (#GPCC) & the Satellite Application Facility on #ClimateMonitoring (#CMSAF).

  17. #Introduction:

    I am a #ClimateScientist at Germany’s national meteorological service (#DWD, social.bund.de/@DeutscherWette).

    I am head of the department “#hydrometeorology”, which provides hydrometeorological products & user-tailored services, esp. for #hydrology and #WaterManagement in #Germany, incl. assessments of #ExtremeEvents, #ClimateChange, etc.

    The department hosts the 'Global #Precipitation #Climatology Centre' (#GPCC) & the Satellite Application Facility on #ClimateMonitoring (#CMSAF).

  18. #Introduction:

    I am a #ClimateScientist at Germany’s national meteorological service (#DWD, social.bund.de/@DeutscherWette).

    I am head of the department “#hydrometeorology”, which provides hydrometeorological products & user-tailored services, esp. for #hydrology and #WaterManagement in #Germany, incl. assessments of #ExtremeEvents, #ClimateChange, etc.

    The department hosts the 'Global #Precipitation #Climatology Centre' (#GPCC) & the Satellite Application Facility on #ClimateMonitoring (#CMSAF).

  19. #Introduction:

    I am a #ClimateScientist at Germany’s national meteorological service (#DWD, social.bund.de/@DeutscherWette).

    I am head of the department “#hydrometeorology”, which provides hydrometeorological products & user-tailored services, esp. for #hydrology and #WaterManagement in #Germany, incl. assessments of #ExtremeEvents, #ClimateChange, etc.

    The department hosts the 'Global #Precipitation #Climatology Centre' (#GPCC) & the Satellite Application Facility on #ClimateMonitoring (#CMSAF).

  20. #Introduction:

    I am a #ClimateScientist at Germany’s national meteorological service (#DWD, social.bund.de/@DeutscherWette).

    I am head of the department “#hydrometeorology”, which provides hydrometeorological products & user-tailored services, esp. for #hydrology and #WaterManagement in #Germany, incl. assessments of #ExtremeEvents, #ClimateChange, etc.

    The department hosts the 'Global #Precipitation #Climatology Centre' (#GPCC) & the Satellite Application Facility on #ClimateMonitoring (#CMSAF).

  21. #Introduction:

    I am a #ClimateScientist at Germany’s national meteorological service (#DWD, social.bund.de/@DeutscherWette).

    I am head of the department “#hydrometeorology”, which provides hydrometeorological products & user-tailored services, esp. for #hydrology and #WaterManagement in #Germany, incl. assessments of #ExtremeEvents, #ClimateChange, etc.

    The department hosts the 'Global #Precipitation #Climatology Centre' (#GPCC) & the Satellite Application Facility on #ClimateMonitoring (#CMSAF).