Urban Water Ecology: Aquatic Biodiversity, Habitat Restoration and Conservation
A special issue of Environments (ISSN 2076-3298).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 July 2026 | Viewed by 39
Special Issue Editors
Interests: non-biting midges; aquatic macroinvertebrates; water quality; anthropogenic pressure; diversity
Interests: biomonitoring; black flies; diversity; phylogenetic analyses; aquatic macroinvertebrates
Interests: aquatic macroinvertebrates; aquatic insects; bioindicators; stream ecology; ecological status assessment
Interests: aquatic macroinvertebrates; endangered species; bioindicators; invasive aquatic species; unionid taxonomy
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Urban aquatic ecosystems are important components of urban landscapes. They act as important habitats for various aquatic species and provide important ecosystem services such as water purification, flood regulation and recreational opportunities. However, these ecosystems are under increasing pressure due to urbanisation, including pollution, habitat degradation, altered hydrology and invasive species.
Nevertheless, urban aquatic ecosystems remain crucial refuges that provide shelter, breeding grounds and foraging areas for a diverse flora and fauna. Understanding these ecosystems is crucial for their sustainable management and ecological restoration. Addressing these challenges requires a multidisciplinary approach that includes biodiversity assessment, habitat restoration and sustainable conservation practises. Effective protection and management of aquatic systems not only benefits urban biodiversity and communities but also has a positive impact on global water security and ecosystem health.
The aim of this Special Issue is to bring together research and insights that deepen our understanding of the complex dynamics that characterise urban aquatic ecosystems and innovative approaches to their restoration and sustainable management.
We therefore welcome submissions that address all aspects of aquatic biodiversity, innovative habitat restoration and effective conservation strategies in urban waters. We hope to see interesting, advanced scientific knowledge and solutions to protect and revitalise urban lakes, rivers, ponds, canals and wetlands, which are under increasing environmental pressure.
Dr. Nataša Popović
Dr. Jelena Đuknić
Dr. Bojana Tubić
Dr. Momir Paunović
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- urban water ecology
- aquatic biodiversity
- habitat restoration
- conservation
- endangered species
- water quality assessment
- biodiversity preservation
- aquatic species protection
- invasive aquatic species
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