Abstract:Extreme weather conditions are associated with a variety of water quality issues that can pose harm to humans and aquatic ecosystems. Under dry extremes, contaminants become more concentrated in streams with a greater potential for harmful algal blooms, while wet extremes can cause flooding and broadcast pollution. Developing appropriate interventions to improve water quality in a changing climate requires a better understanding of how extremes affect watershed processes, and which places are most vulnerable. … Show more
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