Water Resource Management: Watershed and Groundwater Pollution
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Water Quality and Contamination".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 February 2026) | Viewed by 1331
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Water resources face increasing challenges caused by climate change, population growth, and pollution, affecting both surface and groundwater systems. The sustainable management of watersheds and the protection of groundwater quality and quantity are essential for long-term water security. Advances in hydrological modeling, artificial recharge, and pollution control highlight the need for integrated strategies to address surface–groundwater interactions and water sustainability.
This Special Issue aims to explore the application of innovative strategies to watershed management and groundwater pollution. It will focus on the integration of quality and quantity management for water resources, aligning with the journal’s emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches to water systems. The Special Issue will serve as a platform for the dissemination of research the development of sustainable management solutions to complex water challenges.
The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- Hydrological modeling and pollutant transport in groundwater
- Groundwater quality management, focusing on contaminants (e.g., arsenic, pesticides, nitrate and pharmaceuticals)
- Artificial groundwater recharge
- Policy frameworks for integrated surface–groundwater management
- Climate adaptation strategies for water resilience
We welcome original research, reviews, and case studies that contribute to a comprehensive collection of articles.
Dr. Claus Kohfahl
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- watershed management
- groundwater pollution
- hydrological modeling
- water quality
- artificial recharge (MAR)
- surface-groundwater interactions
- climate change adaptation
- water resource sustainability
- Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)
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