Aquatic ecosystems in high latitude and altitude environments are strongly influenced by
cryospheric and hydrological processes due to links between atmospheric forcing …

In alpine regions worldwide, climate change is dramatically altering ecosystems and
affecting biodiversity in many ways. For streams, receding alpine glaciers and snowfields …

Large rivers constitute small portions of drainage networks but provide important migratory
habitats and fisheries for salmon and trout when and where temperatures are sufficiently …

Running waters are perhaps the most impacted ecosystem on the planet as they have been
the focus for human settlement and are heavily exploited for water supplies, irrigation …

We review published analyses of the effects of climate change on goods and services
provided by freshwater ecosystems in the United States. Climate‐induced changes must be …

In western North America, snowpack has declined in recent decades, and further losses are
projected through the 21st century. Here, we evaluate the uniqueness of recent declines …

Data from long‐term ecosystem monitoring and research stations in North America and
results of simulations made with interpretive models indicate that changes in climate …

There is increasing evidence that the global climate change is already having measurable
biological impacts. However, no study (based on actual data) has assessed the influence of …

Solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR, 290–400 nm) is a crucial environmental factor in alpine
lakes because of the natural increase of the UVR flux with elevation and the high water …

Freshwaters in different regions show many similarities and differences in their responses to
climatic warming. Bases for comparison include reports from regional committees, long‐term …