A5069222456- Hydrology and Watershed Management Studies
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts
- Water Quality and Pollution Assessment
- Water Treatment and Disinfection
- Hydrology and Sediment Transport Processes
- Transboundary Water Resource Management
- Flood Risk Assessment and Management
- Cryospheric studies and observations
- Urban Stormwater Management Solutions
- Water Quality Monitoring Technologies
- Oceanographic and Atmospheric Processes
- Fish biology, ecology, and behavior
- Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact
- Water resources management and optimization
- Hydropower, Displacement, Environmental Impact
- Odor and Emission Control Technologies
- Hydraulic flow and structures
- Water-Energy-Food Nexus Studies
- Pesticide and Herbicide Environmental Studies
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Biosensors and Analytical Detection
- Water Governance and Infrastructure
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
McGill University
2013-2023
Abstract Despite significant recent advancements, global hydrological models and their input databases still show limited capabilities in supporting many spatially detailed research questions integrated assessments, such as required freshwater ecology or applied water resources management. In order to address these challenges, the scientific community needs create improved large‐scale datasets more flexible data structures that enable integration of information across within spatial scales;...
Urban growth is increasing the demand for freshwater resources, yet surprisingly water sources of world's large cities have never been globally assessed, hampering efforts to assess distribution and causes urban stress. We conducted first global survey cities' sources, show that previous hydrologic models ignored infrastructure significantly overestimated Large obtain 78 ± 3% their from surface some which are far away: cumulatively, moved 504 billion liters a day (184 km3 yr−1) distance...
The global number of dam constructions has increased dramatically over the past six decades and is forecast to continue rise, particularly in less industrialized regions. Identifying development pathways that can deliver benefits new infrastructure while also maintaining healthy productive river systems a great challenge requires understanding multifaceted impacts dams at range scales. New approaches advanced methodologies are needed improve predictions how future construction will affect...
Abstract The HydroATLAS database provides a standardized compendium of descriptive hydro-environmental information for all watersheds and rivers the world at high spatial resolution. Version 1.0 offers data 56 variables, partitioned into 281 individual attributes organized in six categories: hydrology; physiography; climate; land cover & use; soils geology; anthropogenic influences. derives characteristics by aggregating reformatting original from well-established global digital maps,...
Abstract. The main objective of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) is to remove pathogens, nutrients, organics, and other pollutants from wastewater. After these contaminants are partially or fully removed through physical, biological, and/or chemical processes, the treated effluents discharged into receiving waterbodies. However, since WWTPs cannot all contaminants, especially those emerging concern, they inevitably represent concentrated point sources residual contaminant loads surface...
Chemicals released into freshwater systems threaten ecological functioning and may put aquatic life the health of humans at risk. We developed a new contaminant fate model (CFM) that follows simple, well-established methodologies is unique in its cross-border, seamless hydrological geospatial framework, including lake routing, critical component northern environments. validated using pharmaceutical Carbamazepine predicted eco-toxicological risk for 15 pharmaceuticals Saint-Lawrence River...
Non-technical summary There has been a long history of conflicts, studies, and debate over how to both protect rivers develop them sustainably. With pause in new developments caused by the global pandemic, anticipated further implementation Paris Agreement high-level climate biodiversity meetings 2021, now is an opportune moment consider current trajectory development policy options for reconciling dams with freshwater system health. Technical We calculate potential loss free-flowing (FFRs)...
The EU-Hydro dataset offers detailed information on the geographical distribution and spatial characteristics of water resources throughout Europe, such as river networks, surface bodies watersheds. It is a hydrographic reference part Copernicus Land Monitoring Service (CLMS) portfolio, implemented by European Environment Agency (EEA). first version was developed in 2012, with subsequent updates aimed at improving data accuracy network topology. has been widely used for mapping applications,...
Addition of alkalinity to rivers is a previously unexplored but promising new tool aid our global mission reduce serious risks from climate change while restoring aquatic habitats.
Approximately one-third of long rivers remain free-flowing, and face a range ongoing future threats. In response, there is heightened call for actions to reverse the freshwater biodiversity crisis, including through formal global targets protection. The Aichi Biodiversity Targets called protection 17% inland water areas by 2020. Here, we examine levels spatial patterns specific type area—rivers designated as free-flowing. Out total 11.7 million kilometers rivers, 1.9 (16%) are within...
Abstract. Pharmaceuticals and household chemicals are neither fully consumed nor metabolized when routinely used by humans, thereby resulting in the emission of residues down drains into wastewater collection systems. Since treatment systems cannot entirely remove these substances from wastewaters, contaminants many households connected to sewer continually released surface waters. Furthermore, diffuse contributions wastewaters populations that not can directly (i.e., through runoff) or...
Abstract This study aimed to develop an integrated analytical framework identify candidate sites for surface water protection that is applicable at broad scales and in data scarce regions, using Zambia as a case study. In the Zambian Water Resources Management Act of 2011, Resource Protection Areas are defined areas where special measures necessary catchment, sub‐catchment, aquifer, or geographical area. Three specific selection criteria listed definition Areas: (i) high importance providing...
Abstract. The main objective of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) is to remove contaminants such as pathogens, nutrients, and organic other pollutants from wastewaters using physical, biological and/or chemical processes prior discharge into receiving waterbodies. However, since WWTPs cannot all contaminants, they inevitably represent concentrated point sources residual contaminant loads surface waters. To understand the severity extent impact discharges facilities rivers lakes, well...
<p>Since its introduction in 2008, the HydroSHEDS database (www.hydrosheds.org) has transformed large-scale hydro-ecological research and applications worldwide by offering standardized spatial units for hydrological assessments. At core, provides digital hydrographic information that can be applied Geographic Information Software (GIS) or models to delineate river networks catchment boundaries at multiple scales, from local global. Its various data layers form basis a wide...