Groundwater-Driven Wetland-Stream Connectivity in the Prairie Pothole Region: Inferences Based on Electrical Conductivity Data

Ali, Genevieve; Haque, Aminul; Basu, N. B.; Badiou, Pascal; Wilson, Henry F.

doi:10.1007/s13157-017-0913-5

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“…; Ali et al. ), and emerging coupled field and remote sensing studies (e.g., Brooks et al. ) have further informed our analyses and synthesis of the literature such that we now conclude all NFWs are interconnected with stream and river networks (Cohen et al.…”

Section: Synthesis and Implications: Hydrological Physical And Chemsupporting

confidence: 56%

“…For instance, Ali et al. () recently developed an electrical conductivity (EC) indicator of potential groundwater‐driven wetland‐to‐stream connectivity. Similarly, Thorslund et al.…”

Section: Hydrological Physical and Chemical Functions Of Nfwsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…High salinity can be indicative of net groundwater discharge to a wetland (Brinson ; Ali et al. ). Min et al.…”

Section: Hydrological Physical and Chemical Functions Of Nfwsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…These field-based measures may inform future connectivity assessments. For instance, Ali et al (2017) recently developed an electrical conductivity (EC) indicator of potential groundwater-driven wetland-to-stream connectivity. Similarly, Thorslund et al (unpublished data) analyzed stream and NFW chloride concentrations across several North American study sites; a mass-balance analysis demonstrated NFWs were active sites of catchment-scale flow-generation, though with abundant local to regional heterogeneity.…”

Section: Function Definition Wetland Examplesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Hydrological, Physical, and Chemical Functions and Connectivity of Non‐Floodplain Wetlands to Downstream Waters: A Review

Lane

Leibowitz

Autrey

et al. 2018

J American Water Resour Assoc

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We reviewed the scientific literature on non‐floodplain wetlands (NFWs), freshwater wetlands typically located distal to riparian and floodplain systems, to determine hydrological, physical, and chemical functioning and stream and river network connectivity. We assayed the literature for source, sink, lag, and transformation functions, as well as factors affecting connectivity. We determined NFWs are important landscape components, hydrologically, physically, and chemically affecting downstream aquatic systems. NFWs are hydrologic and chemical sources for other waters, hydrologically connecting across long distances and contributing compounds such as methylated mercury and dissolved organic matter. NFWs reduced flood peaks and maintained baseflows in stream and river networks through hydrologic lag and sink functions, and sequestered or assimilated substantial nutrient inputs through chemical sink and transformative functions. Landscape‐scale connectivity of NFWs affects water and material fluxes to downstream river networks, substantially modifying the characteristics and function of downstream waters. Many factors determine the effects of NFW hydrological, physical, and chemical functions on downstream systems, and additional research quantifying these factors and impacts is warranted. We conclude NFWs are hydrologically, chemically, and physically interconnected with stream and river networks though this connectivity varies in frequency, duration, magnitude, and timing.

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Section: Synthesis and Implications: Hydrological Physical And Chemsupporting

confidence: 56%

“…For instance, Ali et al. () recently developed an electrical conductivity (EC) indicator of potential groundwater‐driven wetland‐to‐stream connectivity. Similarly, Thorslund et al.…”

Section: Hydrological Physical and Chemical Functions Of Nfwsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…High salinity can be indicative of net groundwater discharge to a wetland (Brinson ; Ali et al. ). Min et al.…”

Section: Hydrological Physical and Chemical Functions Of Nfwsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Function Definition Wetland Examplesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Hydrological, Physical, and Chemical Functions and Connectivity of Non‐Floodplain Wetlands to Downstream Waters: A Review

Lane

Leibowitz

Autrey

et al. 2018

J American Water Resour Assoc

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“…), environmental tracer analyses (Ali et al. ; Thorslund et al. ), and remote sensing technology (DeVries et al.…”

Section: Characterizing Hydrologic Connectivity Of Non‐floodplain Wetmentioning

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Modeling Connectivity of Non‐floodplain Wetlands: Insights, Approaches, and Recommendations

Jones

Ameli

Neff

et al. 2019

J American Water Resour Assoc

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Representing hydrologic connectivity of non‐floodplain wetlands (NFWs) to downstream waters in process‐based models is an emerging challenge relevant to many research, regulatory, and management activities. We review four case studies that utilize process‐based models developed to simulate NFW hydrology. Models range from a simple, lumped parameter model to a highly complex, fully distributed model. Across case studies, we highlight appropriate application of each model, emphasizing spatial scale, computational demands, process representation, and model limitations. We end with a synthesis of recommended “best modeling practices” to guide model application. These recommendations include: (1) clearly articulate modeling objectives, and revisit and adjust those objectives regularly; (2) develop a conceptualization of NFW connectivity using qualitative observations, empirical data, and process‐based modeling; (3) select a model to represent NFW connectivity by balancing both modeling objectives and available resources; (4) use innovative techniques and data sources to validate and calibrate NFW connectivity simulations; and (5) clearly articulate the limits of the resulting NFW connectivity representation. Our review and synthesis of these case studies highlights modeling approaches that incorporate NFW connectivity, demonstrates tradeoffs in model selection, and ultimately provides actionable guidance for future model application and development.

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The evolution of hummock–depression micro‐topography in an alpine marshy wetland in Sanjiangyuan as inferred from vegetation and soil characteristics

Gao

2021

Ecology and Evolution

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Groundwater-Driven Wetland-Stream Connectivity in the Prairie Pothole Region: Inferences Based on Electrical Conductivity Data

Cited by 15 publications

References 38 publications

Hydrological, Physical, and Chemical Functions and Connectivity of Non‐Floodplain Wetlands to Downstream Waters: A Review

Hydrological, Physical, and Chemical Functions and Connectivity of Non‐Floodplain Wetlands to Downstream Waters: A Review

Modeling Connectivity of Non‐floodplain Wetlands: Insights, Approaches, and Recommendations

The evolution of hummock–depression micro‐topography in an alpine marshy wetland in Sanjiangyuan as inferred from vegetation and soil characteristics

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