Riparian areas, wetlands, and groundwater-dependent ecosystems, which are found at all
elevations throughout the Blue Mountains, comprise a small portion of the landscape but …

Groundwater Dependent Ecosystem (GDE) protection is increasingly being recognized as
essential for the sustainable management and allocation of water resources. GDE services …

Groundwater dependent ecosystems (GDEs) include valuable ecosystems such as springs,
wetlands, rivers, lakes and lagoons. The protection of these systems and services they …

Background Most groundwater conservation and management efforts focus on protecting
groundwater for drinking water and for other human uses with little understanding or focus …

Effective protection and management of groundwater‐dependent ecosystems (GDEs) are
hindered by inadequate information on their locations and the condition of associated …

Groundwater dependent ecosystems (GDEs) are biodiversity hotspots and provide important
ecosystem services. This study presents a novel multi-instrument concept for the local …

Under a warmer future climate, thermal refuges could facilitate the persistence of species
relying on cold-water habitat. Often these refuges are small and easily missed or smoothed …

Groundwater-influenced ecosystems (GIEs) are increasingly vulnerable due to groundwater
extraction, land-use practices, and climate change. These ecosystems receive groundwater …

Small springs in semiarid landscapes are essential for maintaining aquatic biodiversity and
supporting livestock grazing operations. However, little is known about controls on the …

Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems (GDEs) are increasingly threatened by humans' rising
demand for water resources. Consequently, it is imperative to identify the location of GDEs to …