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We invite you to read some notable papers from Section “Hydrology” that have been published in the journal Water (ISSN: 2073-4441). Please find the list of papers below:

1. “Flash Flood Susceptibility Modelling Using Soft Computing-Based Approaches: From Bibliometric to Meta-Data Analysis and Future Research Directions”
by Gilbert Hinge, Mohamed A. Hamouda and Mohamed M. Mohamed
Water 2024, 16(1), 173; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16010173
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/16/1/173

2. “Mapping Groundwater Potential (GWP) in the Al-Ahsa Oasis, Eastern Saudi Arabia Using Data-Driven GIS Techniques”
by Abdalhaleem Hassaballa and Abdelrahim Salih
Water 2024, 16(2), 194; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16020194
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/16/2/194

3. “Suspended Sediment Source and Transport Mechanisms in a Himalayan River”
by Sanyam Ghimire, Umesh Singh, Krishna Kanta Panthi and Pawan Kumar Bhattarai
Water 2024, 16(7), 1063; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16071063
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/16/7/1063

4. “A Combined Seasonal Mann–Kendall and Innovative Approach for the Trend Analysis of Streamflow Rate in Two Croatian Rivers”
by Mehmet Berkant Yıldız, Fabio Di Nunno, Bojan Ðurin, Quoc Bao Pham, Giovanni de Marinis and Francesco Granata
Water 2024, 16(10), 1422; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16101422
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/16/10/1422

5. “Assessment of Hydrological Responses to Land Use and Land Cover Changes in Forest-Dominated Watershed Using SWAT Model”
by Hiyaw Hatiya Ware, Sun Woo Chang, Jeong Eun Lee and Il-Moon Chung
Water 2024, 16(4), 528; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16040528
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/16/4/528

6. “Assessing Changes in Exceptional Rainfall in Portugal Using ERA5-Land Reanalysis Data (1981/1982–2022/2023)”
by Luis Angel Espinosa, Maria Manuela Portela and Salem Gharbia
Water 2024, 16(5), 628; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16050628
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/16/5/628#

7. “Spatial Differentiation and Influencing Factors Analysis of Drought Characteristics Based on the Standardized Precipitation Index: A Case Study of the Yellow River Basin”
by Qi Liu, Aidi Huo , Zhixin Zhao, Xuantao Zhao, Nazih Yacer Rebouh and Chenxu Luo
Water 2024, 16(10), 1337; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16101337
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/16/10/1337

8. “The Variation in the Water Level of Lake Baikal and Its Relationship with the Inflow and Outflow”
by Valery N. Sinyukovich, Aleksandr G. Georgiadi, Pavel Y. Groisman, Oleg O. Borodin
and Ilya A. Aslamov
Water 2024, 16(4), 560; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16040560
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/16/4/560

9. “A Critical Review of Emerging Technologies for Flash Flood Prediction: Examining Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, and Robotics Techniques”
by Ghazi Al-Rawas, Mohammad Reza Nikoo, Malik Al-Wardy and Talal Etri
Water 2024, 16(14), 2069; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16142069
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/16/14/2069

10. “Investigating Flood Characteristics and Mitigation Measures in Plain-Type River-Connected Lakes: A Case Study of Poyang Lake”
by Shupan Deng, Qiuqin Wu, Zhichao Wang, Longhua Wu, Zhiwen Huang and Guangming Zhang
Water 2024, 16(2), 281; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16020281
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/16/2/281

The editorial team would like to congratulate the winners of the Water Best Paper Award, chosen by a selection committee chaired by the Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Jean-Luc PROBST. All papers published in 2023 in Water (ISSN: 2073-4441) were considered for the award. After a thorough evaluation of the originality and significance of the papers, citations, and downloads, four winners were selected.

First Prize:
CHF 800, an electronic certificate, and a chance to publish a paper free of charge in Water by the end of March 2026.

Article:
“A Digital Twin Dam and Watershed Management Platform”
by DongSoon Park and Hojun You
Water 2023, 15(11), 2106; https://doi.org/10.3390/w15112106

Review:
“Application of Machine Learning in Water Resources Management: A Systematic Literature Review”
by Fatemeh Ghobadi and Doosun Kang
Water 2023, 15(4), 620; https://doi.org/10.3390/w15040620

Second Prize:
CHF 500, an electronic certificate, and a chance to publish a paper free of charge in Water by the end of March 2026.

Article:
“Impacts of Medicanes on Geomorphology and Infrastructure in the Eastern Mediterranean, the Case of Medicane Ianos and the Ionian Islands in Western Greece”
by Michalis Diakakis, Spyridon Mavroulis, Christos Filis, Stylianos Lozios, Emmanuel Vassilakis, Giorgos Naoum, Konstantinos Soukis, Aliki Konsolaki, Evelina Kotsi, Dimitra Theodorakatou et al.
Water 2023, 15(6), 1026; https://doi.org/10.3390/w15061026

Review:
“Research Progress of High-Salinity Wastewater Treatment Technology”
by Lei Guo, Yiming Xie, Wenquan Sun, Yanhua Xu and Yongjun Sun
Water 2023, 15(4), 684; https://doi.org/10.3390/w15040684

Please join us in congratulating the winners of the Water Best Paper Award. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of our authors for their continued support.

Water Editorial Office

22 March marks World Water Day, a global observance dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of water resources. The theme for World Water Day 2025, “Glacier Preservation”, underscores the critical role glaciers play in sustaining life on Earth. Glaciers are vital natural reservoirs, providing meltwater that is essential for drinking water, agriculture, industry, clean energy production, and the health of ecosystems. However, the rapid melting of glaciers due to climate change is creating uncertainty in water availability, with profound consequences for communities, economies, and the planet.

As glaciers shrink, the world faces increasing risks of water scarcity, disruption to ecosystems, and heightened vulnerability to natural disasters. Protecting these frozen water resources is not just an environmental imperative but a necessity for ensuring a sustainable future.

Echoing the mission of safeguarding glaciers for generations to come, MDPI’s established journals in the Environmental and Earth Sciences field serve as leading platforms for scientific communication. By sharing cutting-edge research and practical solutions, MDPI contributes to global efforts to address the water crisis and protect these invaluable natural assets.

Join us in celebrating World Water Day 2025 and supporting initiatives that prioritize glacier preservation. Together, we can work toward a future where water resources are protected, ecosystems thrive, and communities are resilient in the face of climate challenges.

Feel free to register for this webinar here!

“Physical Vulnerability of The Gambia’s Coastline in the Context of Climate Change”
by Muhammad Leroy Albert Gomez, Kissao Gnandi, Chrétien Ngouanet, Ibrahima Pouye and Joshua Ntajal
World 2025, 6(1), 17; https://doi.org/10.3390/world6010017

“Segmentation of Glacier Area Using U-Net through Landsat Satellite Imagery for Quantification of Glacier Recession and Its Impact on Marine Systems”
by Edmund Robbins, Robert D. Breininger, Maxwell Jiang, Michelle Madera, Ryan T. White and Nezamoddin N. Kachouie
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(10), 1788; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12101788

“Evaluating Rainwater Harvesting Systems for Water Scarcity Mitigation in Small Greek Islands under Climate Change”
by Elissavet Feloni and Panagiotis T. Nastos
Sustainability 2024, 16(6), 2592; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16062592

“Snow Water Equivalent Monitoring—A Review of Large-Scale Remote Sensing Applications”
by Samuel Schilling, Andreas Dietz and Claudia Kuenzer
Remote Sens. 2024, 16(6), 1085; https://doi.org/10.3390/rs16061085

“Ecosystem Services Supply from Peri-Urban Watersheds in Greece: Soil Conservation and Water Retention”
by Stefanos Stefanidis, Nikolaos Proutsos, Vasileios Alexandridis and Giorgos Mallinis
Land 2024, 13(6), 765; https://doi.org/10.3390/land13060765

“Comparison of Multiple Methods for Supraglacial Melt-Lake Volume Estimation in Western Greenland During the 2021 Summer Melt Season”
by Nathan Rowley, Wesley Rancher and Christopher Karmosky
Glacies 2024, 1(2), 92-110; https://doi.org/10.3390/glacies1020007

“Microbial Community Abundance and Metabolism Close to the Ice-Water Interface of the Blomstrandbreen Glacier (Kongsfjorden, Svalbard): A Sampling Survey Using an Unmanned Autonomous Vehicle”
by Maria Papale, Gabriella Caruso, Giovanna Maimone, Rosabruna La Ferla, Angelina Lo Giudice, Alessandro Ciro Rappazzo, Alessandro Cosenza, Filippo Azzaro, Roberta Ferretti, Rodolfo Paranhos et al.
Water 2023, 15(3), 556; https://doi.org/10.3390/w15030556

“Projected Future Flooding Pattern of Wabash River in Indiana and Fountain Creek in Colorado: An Assessment Utilizing Bias-Corrected CMIP6 Climate Data”
by Swarupa Paudel, Neekita Joshi and Ajay Kalra
Forecasting 2023, 5(2), 405-423; https://doi.org/10.3390/forecast5020022

“Mountain Cryosphere Landscapes in South America: Value and Protection”
by Sebastián Ruiz-Pereira, Voltaire Alvarado Peterson and Darío Trombotto Liaudat
Conservation 2023, 3(1), 232-246; https://doi.org/10.3390/conservation3010017

“Diversity and Variability of the Course of Ice Phenomena on the Lakes Located in the Southern and Eastern Part of the Baltic Sea Catchment Area”
by Rajmund Skowron, Pavel Kirvel, Adam Choiński and Ivan Kirvel
Limnol. Rev. 2023, 23(1), 33-49; https://doi.org/10.3390/limnolrev23010003

Every 23 March, the World Meteorological Organization commemorates the coming into force of the convention establishing the World Meteorological Organization on 23 March 1950. This day highlights the critical role of meteorology in understanding and addressing global challenges, particularly the urgent threat of climate change. Climate change is a real and undeniable crisis that poses significant risks to our civilization. Its effects—rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and shifting climate patterns—are already visible and will have catastrophic consequences if immediate action is not taken.

The theme for World Meteorological Day 2025, “Closing the Early Warning Gap Together”, emphasizes the importance of collaboration in strengthening early warning systems to protect vulnerable communities from climate-related disasters. Early warnings save lives, reduce economic losses, and empower societies to adapt to a changing climate. However, significant gaps remain in global coverage, particularly in developing regions.

Inspired by this mission and reflecting in line with Goal 13 of the SDG Publishers Compact: Climate Action, MDPI’s established journals in the environmental and Earth sciences field serve as vital platforms for scientific communication. By sharing cutting-edge research and practical solutions, MDPI contributes to global efforts to close the early warning gap and build a more climate-resilient world.

Join us in celebrating World Meteorological Day 2025 and supporting initiatives that strengthen early warning systems and address the impacts of climate change. Together, we can work toward a future where communities are better prepared, informed, and protected from the growing threats of a changing climate.

Invited speakers:

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“Establishing an Early Warning System for Dust Storms in Peri-Desert Regions”
by Aishajiang Aili, Abdul Waheed, Xinfeng Zhao and Hailiang Xu
Environments 2024, 11(4), 61; https://doi.org/10.3390/environments11040061

“The Quality Urban Label and the 4Q City Model: Levers for Urban Adaptation and Climate Change Mitigation in Mediterranean Cities”
by Jordi Mazon
Urban Sci. 2024, 8(4), 228; https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci8040228

“Forecasting Convective Storms Trajectory and Intensity by Neural Networks”
by Niccolò Borghi, Giorgio Guariso and Matteo Sangiorgio
Forecasting 2024, 6(2), 326-342; https://doi.org/10.3390/forecast6020018

“Decoding the Atmosphere: Optimising Probabilistic Forecasts with Information Gain”
by John R. Lawson, Corey K. Potvin and Kenric Nelson
Meteorology 2024, 3(2), 212-231; https://doi.org/10.3390/meteorology3020010

“Climate-Change-Driven Droughts and Tree Mortality: Assessing the Potential of UAV-Derived Early Warning Metrics”
by Ewane Basil Ewane, Midhun Mohan, Shaurya Bajaj, G. A. Pabodha Galgamuwa, Michael S. Watt, Pavithra Pitumpe Arachchige, Andrew T. Hudak, Gabriella Richardson, Nivedhitha Ajithkumar, Shruthi Srinivasan et al.
Remote Sens. 2023, 15(10), 2627; https://doi.org/10.3390/rs15102627

“Features of Soil Organic Carbon Transformations in the Southern Area of the East European Plain”
by Fedor N. Lisetskii, Zhanna A. Buryak, Olga A. Marinina, Pavel A. Ukrainskiy and Pavel V. Goleusov
Geosciences 2023, 13(9), 278; https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences13090278

“Exact Expressions for Lightning Electromagnetic Fields: Application to the Rusck Field-to-Transmission Line Coupling Model”
by Vernon Cooray, Gerald Cooray, Marcos Rubinstein and Farhad Rachidi
Atmosphere 2023, 14(2), 350; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos14020350

“Advances in Monitoring of Hydrological and Ecological Processes Under Climate Change” Guest Editor: Dr. Haibo Wang Submission deadline: 20 June 2025	“Integrating Remote Sensing, Machine Learning, and Process-Based Modelling for Monitoring Environmental and Agricultural Landscapes Under Climate Change” Guest Editors: Dr. Michael Gbenga Ogungbuyi and Dr. Dimitrios D. Alexakis Submission deadline: 28 June 2025
“Enhancing Urban Sustainability and Well-Being in Developing Regions Facing Climate Change Impacts and Economic Constraints” Guest Editor: Dr. Aya Hagishima Submission deadline: 30 June 2025	“Tropical Cyclones and Their Impacts (2nd Edition)” Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Corene Matyas Submission deadline: 30 September 2025
“Early Career Scientists' (ECS) Contributions to Meteorology (2025)” Guest Editor: Dr. Edoardo Bucchignani Submission deadline: 30 November 2025	“Advancements in Artificial Intelligence for Bioaerosol Detection, Characterization, and Modeling” Guest Editors: Dr. Salvatore Romano and Dr. Mattia Fragola Submission deadline: 31 December 2025

Environ. Earth Sci. Proc., 2023, ECAS 2023 The 6th International Electronic Conference on Atmospheric Sciences Online | 15–30 October 2023 Organizer: MDPI Atmosphere Volume Editor: Anthony R. Lupo, University of Missouri, USA Full list of the conference proceedings

Glaciers are essential to the Earth’s ecosystem, playing a vital role as critical freshwater reservoirs and key indicators of the planet’s health. They provide water resources for millions of people, regulate global sea levels, and support unique ecosystems and biodiversity. However, these icy giants are in peril. Increasing global temperatures are driving glaciers to shrink rapidly, resulting in water shortages, higher sea levels, and a greater likelihood of floods and landslides. Recognizing their immense importance, the United Nations has declared 21 March the World Day for Glaciers, alongside the International Year of Glaciers 2025. These initiatives aim to raise global awareness about the urgent need to protect glaciers and address the challenges posed by climate change.

Aligned with the 2025 theme, “Glaciers: Guardians of Earth's Future”, MDPI’s established journals in the fields of environmental and earth sciences will serve as leading platforms for scientific communication. These journals foster collaboration among researchers, policymakers, and communities, promoting innovative solutions for glacier preservation and climate resilience. By sharing cutting-edge research and actionable insights, MDPI contributes to the global effort to safeguard these natural wonders and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.

Join us in celebrating the World Day for Glaciers and supporting scientific advancements that protect these irreplaceable guardians of our planet. Together, we can work toward a thriving Earth, where glaciers continue to sustain life and inspire awe.

Invited speakers:

	Dr. Abror Gafurov, German Research Centre for Geoscience, Potsdam, Germany Presentation: “Operational Cryosphere and Water Resources Monitoring Using MODSNOW: Examples from Central & South Asia”
	Dr. Danilo Godone, Research Institute for Geo-Hydrological Protection, Perugia, Italy Presentation: “Geo-Hydrological Hazards Monitoring at High Elevation”

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“Characteristics of Runoff Components in the Mingyong Glacier Basin, Meili Snow Mountains”
by Zichen Zhang, Lihua Wu, Jun Feng, Zhiwen Dong, Xiong Zhao, Yi Sun, Xiping Cheng, Liqin Dong and Tingting Liu
Water 2024, 16(7), 937; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16070937

“Comparison of Machine Learning Models in Simulating Glacier Mass Balance: Insights from Maritime and Continental Glaciers in High Mountain Asia”
by Weiwei Ren, Zhongzheng Zhu, Yingzheng Wang, Jianbin Su, Ruijie Zeng, Donghai Zheng and Xin Li
Remote Sens. 2024, 16(6), 956; https://doi.org/10.3390/rs16060956

“Reconstructing the Relative Ice-Flow Chronology South of Lake Mistassini in Canada from New Ice-Flow Indicator Mapping”
by Mohamed El Amrani, Khadija Diani, Mohamed Hafedh Hamza, Mohamed Elhag, Said Courba, Afaf Amine, Moulay Ahmed Ben Driss, Lahcen Ousaid, Nabil Mdiker, Youssef Hahou et al.
Limnol. Rev. 2024, 24(4), 450-465; https://doi.org/10.3390/limnolrev24040026

“Extremely Cold Climate and Social Vulnerability in Alaska: Problems and Prospects”
by Elena A. Grigorieva, John E. Walsh and Vladimir A. Alexeev
Climate 2024, 12(2), 20; https://doi.org/10.3390/cli12020020

“Yearly Elevation Change and Surface Velocity Revealed from Two UAV Surveys at Baishui River Glacier No. 1, Yulong Snow Mountain”
by Leiyu Li, Yuande Yang, Shijin Wang, Chuya Wang, Qihua Wang, Yuqiao Chen, Junhao Wang, Songtao Ai and Yanjun Che
Atmosphere 2024, 15(2), 231; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos15020231

“Calculation of Black Ice Thickness and Heat Fluxes inside the Ice and at the Water–Ice Boundary in a Boreal Lake”
by Sergey Bogdanov, Nikolay Palshin, Roman Zdorovennov, Tatiana Efremova, Sergei Smirnov and Galina Zdorovennova
Limnol. Rev. 2023, 23(3), 138-156; https://doi.org/10.3390/limnolrev23030009

“Diversity and Variability of the Course of Ice Phenomena on the Lakes Located in the Southern and Eastern Part of the Baltic Sea Catchment Area”
by Rajmund Skowron, Pavel Kirvel, Adam Choiński and Ivan Kirvel
Limnol. Rev. 2023, 23(1), 33-49; https://doi.org/10.3390/limnolrev23010003

“The Influence of Glacier Mass Balance on River Runoff in the Typical Alpine Basin”
by Bin Yang, Weibing Du, Junli Li, Anming Bao, Wen Ge, Shuangting Wang, Xiaoxuan Lyu, Xin Gao and Xiaoqian Cheng
Water 2023, 15(15), 2762; https://doi.org/10.3390/w15152762

“Mountain Cryosphere Landscapes in South America: Value and Protection”
by Sebastián Ruiz-Pereira, Voltaire Alvarado Peterson and Darío Trombotto Liaudat
Conservation 2023, 3(1), 232-246; https://doi.org/10.3390/conservation3010017

“Glacial Lakes and Related Hazards: Mapping, Monitoring, and Risk Assessment” Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Yong Nie, Prof. Dr. Qiao Liu, Prof. Dr. Guoqing Zhang and Prof. Dr. Xin Wang Submission deadline: 15 July 2025	“Mathematical, Physical, Chemical, and Biological Methods for Ice and Water Problems” Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Zhijun Li and Dr. Fang Li Submission deadline: 31 December 2025

In alignment with International Water Day, the journal Water (ISSN: 2073-4441) is presenting a webinar, which is open to all who enjoy conducting any type of research on the topic of “Glacier and Ice Cap Disequilibrium: Underscores Relevance of Preservation Focus” or are passionate about learning about this exciting and competitive research area. The webinar speakers will present new findings from basic to translational research. Any interesting ideas for topics and speakers for this webinar are most welcome.

Keywords: mountain glaciers, climate change, gravimetric study, geodetic study, glaciological study
Date: 21 March 2025 4:00 p.m. CET | 8:00 a.m. PDT | 11:00 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 880 7776 1591
Website: https://sciforum.net/event/MWWD25

Register now for free!

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.

Unable to attend? Register anyway and we will let you know when the recording is available to view.

Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:

• Prof. Dr. Mauri Pelto, Environmental Science, Nichols College, Dudley, MA, USA;
• Dr. Prajjwal Panday, Environmental Science, Nichols College, Dudley, MA, USA;
• Dr. Laura Thomson, Department of Geography and Planning, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada.

The Editor-in-Chief and Section Editors-in-Chief online meeting of Water (ISSN: 2073-4441, IF: 3.0) was successfully held on 26 February 2025. It was hosted by the Editor-in-Chief (EiC), Dr. Jean-Luc PROBST, and eleven Section Editors-in-Chief (SEiCs) were in attendance. We are extremely grateful for the strong support of our (S)EiCs and for the opportunity to hold a face-to-face online meeting to have in-depth discussions on journal development and strengthen communication and cooperation among the (S)EiCs.

The following topics were discussed during this meeting: Editorial Board structure and operations, and ways to improve Water’s Impact Factor. The (S)EiCs actively engaged in the discussion, providing important feedback and suggestions on the topics.

For the Editorial Board structure and operations, the Section Editors-in-Chief provided valuable suggestions for specific EBM qualification requirements and mentioned that the need to ensure diversity (gender and geographical balance). Most importantly, they mentioned that young scholars have great potential and that journals should vigorously cultivate and develop them to contribute to journal development.

Regarding how to increase the Impact Factor of Water, the Section Editors-in-Chief mentioned that the journal should continue to maintain strict quality control over the submission and editorial process, as well as the standardization of review reports, to publish more high-quality manuscripts, gradually improving the Water’s influence and IF.

The success of this meeting will surely translate into positive changes for Water in 2025. With the support of the (S)EiCs, Water will continue to grow, enhance its academic quality, and make greater contributions to the scientific community.

Attendee list (in no particular order):

• Jean-Luc PROBST (Editor-in-Chief)—Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), University of Toulouse, France;
• Dr. Prof. Dr. Adriano A. Bordalo (Section Editor-in-Chief)—Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of Porto, Portugal;
• Dr. Andrea G. Capodaglio (Section Editor-in-Chief)—Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Pavia, Italy;
• Dr. Athanasios Loukas (Section Editor-in-Chief)—Department of Rural and Surveying Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece;
• Dr. Enedir Ghisi (Section Editor-in-Chief)—Department of Civil Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Campus Universitario, Brazil;
• Frédéric Frappart (Section Editor-in-Chief)—INRAE, France;
• Dr. Gordon Huang (Section Editor-in-Chief)—Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Regina, Canada;
• Georg Umgiesser (Section Editor-in-Chief)—ISMAR-CNR, ISMAR Istituto di Scienze Marine-Arsenale—Tesa 104, Italy;
• Dr. Steven G. Pueppke (Section Editor-in-Chief)—Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, Michigan State University, USA;
• Dr. Vincenzo Romano Spica (Section Editor-in-Chief)—Public Health Unit, University of Rome “Foro Italico”, Italy;
• Dr. Yijun Xu (Section Editor-in-Chief)—Coastal Studies Institute, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, USA;
• Dr. Yaning Chen (Section Editor-in-Chief)—Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China.

Additionally, we are pleased to highlight a number of papers by SEiCs that were published in Water in 2024. These papers cover a variety of areas, including water and One Health, water resources under water scarcity, greywater reuse, groundwater nitrate dynamics, water system connectivity, hydropower operation, oceans, and coastal zones. You are welcome to read them below to gain insights and references to related fields.

“Characterization of Escherichia coli Isolates in Recreational Waters: Implications for Public Health and One Health Approach”
by Lúcia Gomes, Adriano A. Bordalo and Ana Machado
Water 2024, 16(18), 2695; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16182695
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/16/18/2695

“The Importance of Nonconventional Water Resources under Water Scarcity”
by Andreas N. Angelakis, George Tchobanoglous, Andrea G. Capodaglio and Vasileios A. Tzanakakis
Water 2024, 16(7), 1015; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16071015
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/16/7/1015

“Economic Feasibility of Rainwater Harvesting and Greywater Reuse in a Multifamily Building”
by Enedir Ghisi and Douglas Ancelmo Freitas
Water 2024, 16(11), 1580; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16111580
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/16/11/1580

“Climate Change Impacts on Nitrate Leaching and Groundwater Nitrate Dynamics Using a Holistic Approach and Med-CORDEX Climatic Models”
by Aikaterini Lyra, Athanasios Loukas, Pantelis Sidiropoulos and Lampros Vasiliades
Water 2024, 16(3), 465; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16030465
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/16/3/465

“Evaluation of Water System Connectivity Based on Node Centrality in the Tarim River Basin, Xinjiang, China”
by Junyuan Yu, Yaning Chen, Chenggang Zhu, Yanfeng Di, Zhi Li, Gonghuan Fang, Chuanxiu Liu, Bin Zou and Haodong Lyu
Water 2024, 16(21), 3031; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16213031
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/16/21/3031

“Consistent Coupled Patterns of Teleconnection Between Rainfall in the Ogooué River Basin and Sea Surface Temperature in Tropical Oceans”
by Sakaros Bogning, Frédéric Frappart, Valentin Brice Ebode, Raphael Onguene, Gil Mahé, Michel Tchilibou, Jacques Étamé and Jean-Jacques Braun
Water 2025, 17(5), 753; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17050753
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/17/5/753

“Recovery of Time Series of Water Volume in Lake Ranco (South Chile) through Satellite Altimetry and Its Relationship with Climatic Phenomena”
by Patricio Fuentes-Aguilera, Lien Rodríguez-López, Luc Bourrel and Frédéric Frappart
Water 2024, 16(14), 1997; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16141997
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/16/14/1997

“Modelling Impacts of Climate Change and Anthropogenic Activities on Ecosystem State Variables of Water Quality in the Cat Ba–Ha Long Coastal Area (Vietnam)”
by Nguyen Minh Hai, Vu Duy Vinh, Sylvain Ouillon, Tran Dinh Lan and Nguyen Thanh Duong
Water 2025, 17(3), 319; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17030319
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/17/3/319

“Defining and Mitigating Flow Instabilities in Open Channels Subjected to Hydropower Operation: Formulations and Experiments”
by Miguel Tavares, Modesto Pérez-Sánchez, Oscar E. Coronado-Hernández, Alban Kuriqi and Helena M. Ramos
Water 2024, 16(21), 3069; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16213069
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/16/21/3069

“Legionnaires’ Disease Surveillance and Public Health Policies in Italy: A Mathematical Model for Assessing Prevention Strategies”
by Vincenzo Romano Spica, Paola Borella, Agnese Bruno, Cristian Carboni, Martin Exner, Philippe Hartemann, Gianluca Gianfranceschi, Pasqualina Laganà, Antonella Mansi, Maria Teresa Montagna et al.
Water 2024, 16(15), 2167; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16152167
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/16/15/2167

Glaciers are among the most important components of the Earth’s cryosphere, serving as natural reservoirs of freshwater, regulators of sea levels, and indicators of climate variability. Their role in sustaining ecosystems and human societies is unparalleled, yet they are increasingly threatened by rising global temperatures.

The scientific evidence underscores the alarming rate of glacier retreat, with profound implications for water security, sea-level rise, and the frequency of climate-related hazards such as floods and landslides. The loss of these ice masses not only disrupts hydrological cycles but also poses significant challenges to communities and economies worldwide.

Date: 19 March 2025 at 9 a.m. CET | 3 a.m. EDT | 4 p.m. CST
Webinar ID: 851 1794 7801
Website: https://sciforum.net/event/WDFG2025

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Program:

Webinar Speakers:

• Dr. Abror Gafurov, GFZ German Research Centre for Geoscience, Telegrafenberg, 14473 Potsdam, Germany;
• Dr. Danilo Godone, Research Institute for Geo-Hydrological Protection, Torino, Italy.

Conference: The 18th National Conference and Symposium on Hydrochemistry
Date: 28–30 March 2025
Location: Tianjin, China

MDPI will be attending the 18th National Conference and Symposium on Hydrochemistry as an exhibitor. We welcome researchers from different backgrounds to visit and share their latest ideas with us.

The 18th National Conference and Symposium on Hydrochemistry is organized by Tianjin University and the Applied Chemistry Committee of the Chinese Chemical Society, which will be held from 28 to 30 March 2025. The theme of this year’s conference is “Pollution reduction, carbon reduction, and green expansion—Goals, vision, and innovative in the development of wastewater treatment chemistry”.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

• Water;
• Limnological Review;
• Environments;
• Resources;
• Recycling;
• Clean Technol.;
• Separations;
• Hydrology;
• Land.

If you are planning to attend the above conference, please do not hesitate to start an online conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://waterchem2025.scimeeting.cn/.