We provide a broad overview of the underlying philosophy of ecological monitoring. We
argue that the major characteristics of effective monitoring programs typically include:(1) …

To guide environmental policy effectively, scientists face the difficult but crucial task of clearly
communicating evidence‐based information to the public and to policy makers. Frequently …

Long-term monitoring programs are fundamental to understanding the natural environment
and managing major environmental problems. Yet they are often done very poorly and …

The state of global freshwater ecosystems is increasingly parlous with water resource
development degrading high-conservation wetlands. Rehabilitation is challenging because …

Watersheds are spatially explicit landscape units that contain a range of interacting physical,
ecological and social attributes. They are social–ecological systems that provide a range of …

Intensification of the use of natural resources is a world-wide trend driven by the increasing
demand for water, food, fibre, minerals and energy. These demands are the result of a rising …

Mediterranean endemic freshwater fish are among the most threatened biota in the world.
The Mediterranean basin has experienced substantial reductions in precipitation and water …

Droughts are a frequent natural phenomenon that has amplified globally in the 21st century
and are projected to become more common and extreme in the future. Consequently, this …

Many freshwater fishes are imperilled globally, and there is a need for easily accessible,
contemporary ecological knowledge to guide management. This compendium contains …

There is a global need for management of river flows to be informed by science to protect
and restore biodiversity and ecological function while maintaining water supply for human …