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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 133-141 |
| Journal | Marine and Freshwater Research |
| Volume | 65 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
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Flow-ecology relationships: Closing the loop on effective environmental flows. / Davies, Peter; Naiman, Bob; Warfe, Danielle; Pettit, Neil; Arthington, A.H.; Bunn, S.
In: Marine and Freshwater Research, Vol. 65, No. 2, 2014, p. 133-141.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Flow-ecology relationships: Closing the loop on effective environmental flows
AU - Davies, Peter
AU - Naiman, Bob
AU - Warfe, Danielle
AU - Pettit, Neil
AU - Arthington, A.H.
AU - Bunn, S.
PY - 2014
Y1 - 2014
N2 - Providing flows for biota and environmental processes is a challenging water management issue. For society the ability and willingness to allocate water to sustain the environment is increasingly competitive due to escalating demand and as a consequence of climate change. In response, an array of environmental flow (E-flow) methods have developed. Our view is that few E-flows have been implemented and even fewer evaluated in a research and management context. Much of our science effort in E-flows has been directed primarily at method development, with less attention being given to monitoring, evaluation and subsequent revision of E-flow strategies. Our objectives are to highlight the lack of connection between current trends in E-flow literature and theory with assessment of the efficacy and practical application of these methods. Specifically, effective E-flows need to be explicit about flow-ecology relationships to adequately determine the amount and timing of water required. We briefly outline the historical development of E-flows and discuss how serial development of methods and techniques has restricted implementation, evaluation and revision. We highlight areas where methods are lacking, such as incorporation of data on flow-ecology relationships into operational use of E-flow methods. We suggest four initial steps that will improve the applicability, implementation and ultimate success of E-flows. © 2014 CSIRO .
AB - Providing flows for biota and environmental processes is a challenging water management issue. For society the ability and willingness to allocate water to sustain the environment is increasingly competitive due to escalating demand and as a consequence of climate change. In response, an array of environmental flow (E-flow) methods have developed. Our view is that few E-flows have been implemented and even fewer evaluated in a research and management context. Much of our science effort in E-flows has been directed primarily at method development, with less attention being given to monitoring, evaluation and subsequent revision of E-flow strategies. Our objectives are to highlight the lack of connection between current trends in E-flow literature and theory with assessment of the efficacy and practical application of these methods. Specifically, effective E-flows need to be explicit about flow-ecology relationships to adequately determine the amount and timing of water required. We briefly outline the historical development of E-flows and discuss how serial development of methods and techniques has restricted implementation, evaluation and revision. We highlight areas where methods are lacking, such as incorporation of data on flow-ecology relationships into operational use of E-flow methods. We suggest four initial steps that will improve the applicability, implementation and ultimate success of E-flows. © 2014 CSIRO .
U2 - 10.1071/MF13110
DO - 10.1071/MF13110
M3 - Article
VL - 65
SP - 133
EP - 141
JO - Marine Freshwater Research
JF - Marine Freshwater Research
SN - 0067-1940
IS - 2
ER -