Christina A. Lupoli Johanna M. Kraus Jeffrey Muehlbauer 2019 <div class="hlFld-Abstract"><div class="abstractSection abstractInFull"><p>Studies of aquatic–terrestrial ecosystem linkages explore the mechanisms by which components of one ecosystem, such as the aquatic insect community in a stream, directly affect components of an adjacent ecosystem, such as the density and diversity of riparian predators. On a human level, research into these linkages allows freshwater ecologists to form novel collaborations with stakeholders and other interest groups by emphasizing shared interests. To highlight this point, we use 3 case studies as examples of how aquatic–terrestrial linkages research can be leveraged to achieve multifaceted goals of improving riparian and freshwater management, engaging stakeholders, and advancing ecological understanding. In the 1^st<span>&nbsp;</span>case study, we describe a project in which consideration of the complex life histories of aquatic insects could have led to more effective outcomes for riparian bird restoration. The 2^nd<span>&nbsp;</span>case study provides an example of how studying contaminant transport through ecological subsidies has been incorporated into programs for contaminant management. In the 3^rd<span>&nbsp;</span>case, we use a study of terrestrial vertebrates feeding on adult aquatic insects to show how research into aquatic–terrestrial subsidies connects freshwater ecologists, youth groups, and commercial river guides. By focusing on how in-stream processes propagate onto land through ecological subsidies, we argue that freshwater ecologists also gain a platform for communicating their science to riparian managers and the public, which can improve the potential for stream and riparian co-management and restoration success.</p></div></div> application/pdf 10.1086/706104 en University of Chicago Press Aquatic–terrestrial linkages provide novel opportunities for freshwater ecologists to engage stakeholders and inform riparian management article