Protection and Restoration of Lake and Water Reservoir
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Biodiversity and Functionality of Aquatic Ecosystems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 November 2025 | Viewed by 36
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Lakes and water reservoirs are vital components of global freshwater ecosystems, providing essential resources for biodiversity, human livelihoods, and climate regulation. However, these ecosystems face increasing threats from pollution growth, habitat degradation, and climate change, necessitating urgent research and innovative solutions.
This Special Issue aims to explore multidisciplinary approaches for the protection and restoration of lakes and reservoirs, focusing on water quality health, shoreline, and riparian zone protection, as well as the dynamics of nutrient and sediment cycling. We seek to advance the understanding of interactions between anthropogenic activities and natural processes and to promote sustainable management practices that enhance ecosystem resilience.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- The monitoring and assessment of water quality and ecosystem health;
- Innovative restoration techniques for degraded aquatic ecosystems;
- The role of riparian zones in maintaining ecological balance;
- Nutrient and sediment management strategies;
- The impacts of climate change and human activities on freshwater systems.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Xiaoxiao Wang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- riparian restoration
- water quality
- nutrient cycling
- sediment management
- freshwater ecosystems
- climate change
- sustainable management
- ecological resilience
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