Hydrosystem Restoration Handbook: Streamflow Recharge and Lake Rehabilitation

Streamflow Recharge and Lake Rehabilitation

1st Edition - November 27, 2024
Authors: Saeid Eslamian, Faezeh Eslamian
Language: English
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Handbook of Hydrosystem Restoration: Streamflow Recharge (SFR) and Lake Rehabilitation (LR) comprises global case studies that encompass the most up-to-date management approa… Read more

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Handbook of Hydrosystem Restoration: Streamflow Recharge (SFR) and Lake Rehabilitation (LR) comprises global case studies that encompass the most up-to-date management approaches in streams. It provides comprehensive methods for sustainable water supply through debris removal, along with conservation practices to assist researchers and graduate students specializing in this field.

Title of Book
Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
List of contributors
About the editors
Preface
Part I: Introduction
Chapter 1. An introduction to stream rehabilitation planning
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Historical background
1.3 Legislation
1.4 Planning and implementation
1.5 Restoration measures
1.6 Examples of river rehabilitation projects
1.7 Conclusions
Acknowledgement
References
Chapter 2. Assessment of site suitability for surface water retention and springshed rejuvenation using geospatial techniques: a case study of Mizoram State
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Study area
2.3 Data used
2.4 Adopted methodology
2.5 Site suitability analysis
2.6 Surface water storage
2.7 Groundwater rejuvenation: springshed rejuvenation
2.8 Results and discussion
2.9 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 3. Catchment areas in karst: advantages and disadvantages
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Characterization of karst systems
3.3 Catchments in karst
3.4 Investigation of the catchment delineation methods
3.5 Case studies
3.6 Conclusions
References
Part II: Best management
Chapter 4. Managing streams through restored floodplains: a case of Ganga River in the middle Ganga plain
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Study area and data
4.3 Materials and methods
4.4 Flood hydrograph
4.5 Water quality
4.6 Sediment load
4.7 Biodiversity profile
4.8 Results and discussion
4.9 Hydrologic response of the floodplains
4.10 Water quality response of the floodplains
4.11 Sediment response of floodplains
4.12 The cumulative impact on biodiversity
4.13 A comparative study of floral and faunal diversity in different habitat zones (S0–S1) and (S1–S6)
4.14 Further discussion
4.15 Recommendations for a floodplain management
4.16 Summary and conclusions
References
Chapter 5. Best management practices in stream: debris and runoff reduction, riparian buffers and plantings, and stabilizing stream banks
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Riparian plantings
5.3 Conclusions
References
Chapter 6. River restoration involves using riverside vegetation to enhance ecological health while implementing effective management strategies
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Ecological benefits of riverside vegetation planting
6.3 Assessment of riverside vegetation planting strategies
6.4 Case studies and best practices
6.5 Conclusions
References
Further reading
Part III: River flow modeling
Chapter 7. Evaluating the reliability of open-source hydrodynamic models in flood inundation mapping: an exhaustive approach over a sensitive coastal catchment
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Study area
7.3 Data inventory and methodology
7.4 Results and Discussion
7.5 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 8. Simulation of river flow (as a primary component for aquifer recharge) using deep learning approach
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Method
8.3 Results
8.4 Conclusions
References
Part IV: Climate changes impacts and adaptation
Chapter 9. Accuracy of climate and weather early warnings for sustainable crop water and river basin management
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Materials and methods
9.3 Results
9.4 Discussion
9.5 Conclusions and way forward
Funding
References
Chapter 10. Flood risk assessment for the integrated disaster risk management and climate change adaptation action plan: La Mojana Region, Colombia
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Probabilistic risk assessment methodology
10.3 Disaster risk results
10.4 Cost–benefit analysis
10.5 Holistic risk evaluation
10.6 Discussion
10.7 Conclusions
References
Chapter 11. Impact of climate changes on stream flow discharge of some African rivers
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Literature review
11.3 Characterization of precipitation/rainfall parameters and temperature as well as stream flow discharge (Q) variability
11.4 Correlation analysis
11.5 Multiple regression analysis
11.6 Models
11.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 12. Stream morphology changes under climate changes
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Methodology
12.3 Objective
12.4 Stream morphology
12.5 Key components of stream morphology
12.6 Importance of understanding stream morphology
12.7 Understanding the effects of changes in climate
12.8 Hydrological alterations in streams caused by climate change
12.9 Erosion and sedimentation in streams caused by climate change
12.10 Channel adjustments in streams caused by climate change
12.11 Thermal regimes in streams caused by climate change
12.12 Riparian zone dynamics in streams caused by climate change
12.13 Glacier and snowmelt contributions in streams caused by climate change
12.14 Conclusion
References
Part V: Case studies
Chapter 13. Stream flow restoration case studies in the United States and Canada
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Pacific Northwest projects
13.3 Prairie Plains
13.4 Great Lakes Initiatives
13.5 Mid-Atlantic experiments
13.6 New England trials
13.7 Western programs
13.8 Emerging Best Practices in streamflow recharge studies
13.9 Conclusion
References
Chapter 14. PATRICOVA viewer for teaching the risk of flooding: a resource to improve resilience to natural hazards
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Sources and methodology
14.3 Study area: the region of the Vega Baja of the Segura (Alicante, Spain) as a laboratory of the territory
14.4 Didactic proposals to work on the risk of flooding: the case of the Vega Baja of the Segura
14.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 15. Lake rehabilitation case studies in China
Abstract
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Lake rehabilitation
15.3 Sichuan Tianfu New Area
15.4 Ecological construction of Xinglong Lake
15.5 Purpose of Xinglong Lake
15.6 Special optimization plan
15.7 Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats analysis
15.8 Smart water management
15.9 Achievements
15.10 Conclusions
15.11 Suggestions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 16. Analysis of surface flows of Urmia Lake Basin: a review
Abstract
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Study area
16.3 Review studies
16.4 Results and discussion
16.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 17. Stream flow restoration case studies in the Middle East and North Africa countries
Abstract
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Case study 1: Wadi restoration, Oman
17.3 Case study 2: Aquifer recharge from floods, Morocco
17.4 Case study 3: Managed aquifer recharge, Jordan
17.5 Cross-case analysis
17.6 Conclusions
References
Chapter 18. Streamflow recharge: case studies in Zayandeh Roud River, Iran
Abstract
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Study area
18.3 Overview of the research done on stream feeding in the Zayandeh Roud basin
18.4 Summary of results obtained from past studies
18.5 Conclusion
References
Further reading
Chapter 19. Community-based conservation initiatives for urban lakes: case studies from Bengaluru city, India
Abstract
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Status of lakes in Bengaluru
19.3 Issues with lakes in Bengaluru city
19.4 Number of citizen groups in lake rejuvenation
19.5 Lakes condition in the city under BBMP’s custody
19.6 Mobilization methods and strategies used in the conservation of lakes in the city
19.7 Conclusion
Declaration
References
Chapter 20. Rejuvenation of streams and rivers through decentralized and community-driven rainwater capture for dignified livelihoods, climate resilience, and peace: living examples from Rajasthan, India
Abstract
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Is the world running out of water? Climate change and water
20.3 The importance of rivers
20.4 River and climate change
20.5 How decentralized community-driven water conservation measures are implemented
20.6 Life with and without water: Sherni–Parvati river rejuvenation in Rajasthan
20.7 Peace in water because of water: community chorus
20.8 Community validation of water conservation efforts made between 1980s and 1990s
20.9 Scientific validation of community efforts
20.10 The sense behind people’s science
20.11 Conclusions
References
Further reading
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Hydrosystem Restoration Handbook: Streamflow Recharge and Lake Rehabilitation

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Saeid Eslamian

Faezeh Eslamian