Land Use, Climate, and Water Resources—Global Stages of Interaction
Abstract
:1. The Emerging Global Water Crisis
2. Human Domination of Water-from Degradation to Restoration Cycles
3. Characterizing Interactive Stages of Land Use and Climate Change
3.1. Stage 1: Hydrologic Modifications and the Built Environment Amplify Water Losses via Runoff-Dominated Systems
3.2. Stage 2: Losses in Water Storage and Ecosystem Retention Reduce the Capacity of Ecosystems to Buffer Extremes in Water Quantity and Quality
3.3. Stage 3: Extremes in Water Quantity and/or Quality Lead to Local Losses in Ecosystem Services and Regional Water Security
3.4. Stage 4: Water Management and Restoration Strategies Aim to Regain Losses in Ecosystem Structure, Function, and Services
4. The Future of Water: Stepping into the Unknown
Acknowledgments
Author Contributions
Conflicts of Interest
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