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HS1.3.8 | Landscape Dynamics and Watershed Management: Navigating Sustainability in a Changing World
Landscape Dynamics and Watershed Management: Navigating Sustainability in a Changing World
Convener: Jr-Chuan Huang | Co-conveners: Tim White, Yuichi Onda, Fi-John Chang
The dynamic interplay between natural forces and human activities profoundly impacts the quantity and quality of water resources in our landscapes. As we seek to ensure the sustainability of these vital resources, it becomes crucial to manage and understand the multifaceted changes occurring within our watersheds. This session delves into the intricate web of relationships between landscape transformations and their effects on the Critical Zone (CZ), specifically focusing on water quantity and quality. We welcome and appreciate contributions related to the following key aspects:
1. Watershed Analysis: Investigate water flows and nutrient concentrations in watersheds to assess CZ changes affecting biogeochemical cycles.
2. Stakeholder Impact: Examine how stakeholders' preferences and perceptions influence landscape transitions and water resource associations.
3. Social-Environmental Nexus: Explore landscape transition's intervention in hydrological processes and its social implications.
4. Climate and Human Influence: Understand how climate and human activities affect watershed management, nutrient cycling, and land use.
5. Innovative Education: Develop pedagogies for modeling environmental, engineering, and societal dynamics.
6. Sustainable Solutions: Discuss pathways to prevent, alleviate, and mitigate water resource challenges for sustainable development.