GIS Applications in Hydrology and Water Resources

Dear Colleagues,

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have evolved from static mapping tools into dynamic platforms that are essential for complex hydrological modeling and sustainable water resource management. This Special Issue seeks to capture the state of the art in geospatial analysis, specifically highlighting the integration of GIS with emerging technologies to address the critical challenges in water security and hazard mitigation.

We invite researchers to submit original papers that demonstrate novel applications of GIS in the field of hydrology. Particular attention will be given to studies that couple GIS frameworks with Machine Learning (ML), Remote Sensing (RS), and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA). Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, groundwater potential mapping, water quality assessment using integrated indices, flood risk modeling, erosion modeling, site suitability for water infrastructure, and the optimization of water supply systems.

By bridging the gap between spatial data availability and hydrological process understanding, this Special Issue aims to showcase how advanced geospatial intelligence can support resilient decision-making. We welcome both methodological innovations and robust case studies that validate these integrated approaches in diverse hydro-climatic settings. This Special Issue will serve as a benchmark for how modern GIS workflows are reshaping the future of water engineering and science.

Prof. Dr. Daniel P. Ames
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Water is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.