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Natural and Anthropogenic Conditions of Changes in the Hydrosphere
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Natural and Anthropogenic Conditions of Changes in the Hydrosphere

A special issue of Resources (ISSN 2079-9276).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 1833

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Mariusz Ptak

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Department of Hydrology and Water Management, Adam Mickiewicz University, Krygowskiego 10, 61-680 Poznań, Poland
Interests: water temperature; ice cover; water level; lakes; rivers; climate change; water resources
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Prof. Dr. Mariusz Sojka

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Department of Land Improvement, Environmental Development and Spatial Management, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Piątkowska 94E, 60-649 Poznań, Poland
Interests: remote sensing; climate change; lake and river water temperature changes; agricultural water management; water chemistry
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The ongoing dynamic changes in the natural environment are reflected in the course of processes and phenomena of its individual components. In the case of water, this is evident, among other things, through the increase in extreme situations, i.e., both increasingly common water deficits in many regions of the world and, on the other hand, destruction caused by floods.

To understand the scale of transformations of individual elements of the hydrographic network, long-term analyses are essential, addressing issues such as water level oscillations, water flow, thermal regime, ice phenomena, and water quality. An important issue remains the transformation of inland waters in the context of hydrobiological conditions and the adaptation of plants and animals. Long-term changes in aquatic ecosystems occur under the influence of climatic conditions as well as human activity, and a detailed assessment of the scale and intensity of these processes allows for actions aimed at their reduction or elimination. Therefore, knowledge of the elementary processes of inland waters forms the basis for optimal management of water resources, both in quantitative and qualitative terms.

We encourage all authors dealing with the subject of inland waters to publish their research in this special issue. Knowledge of the responses and rate of changes occurring within them, besides its purely scientific nature, can also have an applicative character, providing the necessary basis for undertaking remedial actions aimed at slowing down adverse processes.

Prof. Dr. Mariusz Ptak
Prof. Dr. Mariusz Sojka
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • water resources
  • water level
  • water temperature
  • ice phenomena
  • water quality

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Role of Lake Morphometric and Environmental Drivers of Ice Cover Formation and Occurrence on Temperate Lakes: A Case Study from the Eastern Baltic Lakeland, Poland
by Mariusz Ptak, Teerachai Amnuaylojaroen, Wenfeng Huang, Li Wang and Mariusz Sojka
Resources 2024, 13(10), 146; https://doi.org/10.3390/resources13100146 - 21 Oct 2024
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The presence of ice cover on temperate lakes is a crucial factor in determining the functioning of these ecosystems. The isolation of water from atmospheric influences significantly alters physical, chemical, and biological processes, and the intensity of this impact depends on the duration [...] Read more.
The presence of ice cover on temperate lakes is a crucial factor in determining the functioning of these ecosystems. The isolation of water from atmospheric influences significantly alters physical, chemical, and biological processes, and the intensity of this impact depends on the duration of the ice cover. This study analyzed the basic parameters of ice cover on several dozen lakes in Northeastern Poland. The aim of this study is to investigate the influence of morphometric parameters, alongside environmental factors, on the variation of ice cover characteristics in lakes located within the Eastern Baltic Lakeland. Characterization of ice conditions in the analyzed lakes was based on basic statistics such as minimum and maximum values, mean, standard deviation, coefficients of variation, skewness, and kurtosis. Given that the dataset contains variables describing ice phenomena in the studied lakes and data describing location, morphometric parameters, and land cover directly adjacent to the lake (treated as independent variables), a method of Spearman’s rank correlations and constrained ordination method were decided upon. Despite the relatively small study area, significant variability was observed, with average differences as follows: 26 days for the onset of ice cover, 17 days for the end date, 15 cm for ice thickness, and a 30-day difference in the average duration of ice cover. Key factors included parameters such as lake volume, average depth, and land use (urbanized and agricultural areas). Understanding parameters such as the onset and end of ice cover is essential for lake ecosystems, both from an ecological and economic perspective. This knowledge is crucial for interpreting the behavior of living organisms, water quality, and economic considerations. Full article
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Socioecological Resilience: Quantitative Assessment of the Impact of an Invasive Species Assemblage on a Lake Ecosystem
by David Ricardo Pedroza-Martínez, Julio Eduardo Beltrán-Vargas and Carlos Alfonso Zafra-Mejía
Resources 2024, 13(10), 132; https://doi.org/10.3390/resources13100132 - 25 Sep 2024
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An invasive assemblage refers to a group of invasive species that coexist and interact within an ecosystem, significantly altering its dynamics, biodiversity, functions, and ecosystem services. Their presence in lakes can severely affect these ecosystems. The objective of this article is to present [...] Read more.
An invasive assemblage refers to a group of invasive species that coexist and interact within an ecosystem, significantly altering its dynamics, biodiversity, functions, and ecosystem services. Their presence in lakes can severely affect these ecosystems. The objective of this article is to present an assessment using indexes of socioecological resilience to the impact of an assemblage of two invasive species (P. clarkii and E. crassipes) in a lake ecosystem, the Fúquene Lagoon in Colombia. Socioecological resilience indexes (rating scale: 0.0–100%) are developed based on community perception within the area of influence of the lake ecosystem under study. Indexes are developed for each dimension of analysis (ecological, social, and economic) and include a global resilience index. Community perception is obtained through a survey according to the dimensions of analysis. The results of the comprehensive assessment using the developed indexes suggest significant vulnerability of the ecological (index = 37.7%) and social (index = 40.9%) resilience of the lake ecosystem to the invasive species assemblage. The low-risk perception and limited implementation of preventive measures accentuate this fragility. Although the economic dimension shows greater robustness (index = 56.9%), it is imperative to strengthen the adaptive capacity of the socioecological system to mitigate the adverse impacts of biological invasions and ensure the sustainability of the ecosystem (global resilience index = 45%). Assessing lake ecosystems’ recovery from invasive species requires a multidimensional approach, focusing on ecological, economic, and social factors to develop integrated management strategies for resilience and sustainability. Full article
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