Surface water is heavily exposed to contamination as this is the ubiquitous source for most
of the water needs. This situation is exaggerated by the excessive population, heavy …

The rapid growth of urbanization, industrialization and poor wastewater management
practices have led to an intense water quality impediment in Lake Hawassa Watershed. This …

Water is an essential human resource tied to many social and environmental needs and
values. Although water has been a focal point of many environmental justice studies …

One of the objectives outlined in the 2030 Agenda is to make cities and human settlements
more inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable (Goal 11). This study analyzed the ratings …

This paper estimates the value of water quality for outdoor recreation in Wales, considering
all beaches and rivers in the country, and accounting for the value accrued to existing visits …

Multiple aquatic ecosystem services (ES) sustain humanity, but some of them may not be
equitably accessible to all people. We take a transdisciplinary approach to recent literature …

Abandoned mine lands are a common element of the contemporary landscape. In
administrative practice, they are rated low, yet they are of interest to informal users and …

The paper considers the impact of urbanized areas on the state of water bodies. The impact
of various types of anthropogenic activities on water bodies located in cities was shown. In …

Tourism has become a major socio-economic activity and one of the fastest-growing sectors
of Ghana. However, this rapid expansion has contributed to detrimental effects …

Skateparks, often called'wheel parks,'are becoming increasingly common within
communities worldwide. Despite this growth in parks, estimates show that the development …