Biogeochemical and community ecology responses to the wetting of non-perennial streams
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Abstract
Transitions between dry and wet hydrologic states are the defining characteristic of non-perennial rivers and streams, which constitute the majority of the global river network. Although past work has focused on stream drying characteristics, there has been less focus on how hydrology, ecology and biogeochemistry respond and interact during stream wetting. Wetting mechanisms are highly variable and can range from dramatic floods and debris flows to gradual saturation by upwelling groundwater. This variation in wetting affects ecological and biogeochemical functions, including nutrient processing, sediment transport and the assembly of biotic communities. Here we synthesize evidence describing the hydrological mechanisms underpinning different types of wetting regimes, the associated biogeochemical and organismal responses, and the potential scientific and management implications for downstream ecosystems. This combined multidisciplinary understanding of wetting dynamics in non-perennial streams will be key to predicting and managing for the effects of climate change on non-perennial ecosystems.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Biogeochemical and community ecology responses to the wetting of non-perennial streams |
| Series title | Nature Water |
| DOI | 10.1038/s44221-024-00298-3 |
| Volume | 2 |
| Publication Date | September 19, 2024 |
| Year Published | 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Nature |
| Contributing office(s) | Coop Res Unit Seattle |
| Description | 12 p. |
| First page | 815 |
| Last page | 826 |