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Are you a Riverkeeper Ready to Make a Real Impact? 🌊 Join the movement to protect our waterways with WQDas, the ultimate water quality monitoring software. #BetheGameChanger and be a part of the solution. Make data driven decision when it comes to surface water quality.                                               Book a demo now - admin@techzonemd.com to learn more and start making a difference today. #WQDas #riverkeeper #waterways #waterquality #cleanwater #sustainability #ecofriendly #environmental #conservation #datadriven #surfacewater #monitoring #impact #solutions #innovation #techforgood #watermanagement #watershed #riverconservation #aquatichealth #climateaction #waterprotection #greentech #hydrology #ecowarrior #watersteward #waterquality #environmentalprotection

🌱Excited to announce the 3rd MULTISOURCE Splashdown Webinar on Integrated Wetlands scheduled for February 21st. The webinar will disseminate valuable insights into the historical evolution of treatment wetland design for raw wastewater. 💧This session will feature insightful discussions led by Pascal Molle from INRAE and Fabio Masi from IRIDRA. Speakers will explore the adaptation of wetland designs to propose diverse treatment chains and discuss design modifications for varying climates and load variations. Stay tuned. The recording of the event will be available soon! #MULTISOURCESplashdown #IntegratedWetlands #WebinarEvent #February21st #WetlandTreatment #PascalMolle #FabioMasi #INRAE #IRIDRA #WastewaterTreatment #DesignEvolution #TreatmentWetlands #ClimateAdaptation #LoadVariations #EnvironmentalInsights #SustainableSolutions #WaterManagement #ExpertDiscussions #KnowledgeSharing #EnvironmentalResearch #WetlandDesign

Looking to enhance your GIS-based land evaluation process for achieving watershed-based environmental goals? Not sure if the weights you’ve assigned to your environmental data layers capture their true nature and impact? Then, consider using fuzzy overlay instead of traditional overlay methods. In our new research article, "An Integrated Spatial Fuzzy-Based Site Suitability Assessment Framework for Agricultural BMP Placement," Nayyer Mirnasl, Simone Philpot, Keith Hipel, Peter Deadman, and I demonstrate how fuzzy logic offers a more nuanced approach, moving beyond Boolean (binary) classifications of landscape features. This approach treats environmental data as a spectrum rather than rigid classes separated by crisp boundaries. We applied this methodology to develop the first-ever site suitability map for implementing agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) in the Thames River Watershed in southwestern Ontario. Our analysis integrates both hydrological factors and economic drivers of BMP adoption, offering an integrated approach to watershed management. Check out the open-access article here: https://lnkd.in/gFdZYiHD #WatershedManagement #WaterQuality #Conservation #FuzzyLogic #EnvironmentalScience #Sustainability #BestManagementPractices #GIS #LandEvaluation #Agriculture #Hydrology #EcosystemServices #DataAnalysis #ClimateAction

🌍 Calculating Soil Loss for Effective Restoration: Introducing the New RUSLE Tool in the GEO-LDN Toolbox! 🌱 At GEO LDN, we're always on the lookout for innovative tools to improve land monitoring and reporting. Thanks to the Regional Center for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD), we’ve discovered a powerful tool: the IMPACT Toolbox, developed by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission. This open-source tool is a game changer for sustainable land management! One standout feature is the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE), a key module for estimating annual soil loss in catchment areas. Integrated into the GEO-LDN Toolbox, RUSLE helps pinpoint erosion hotspots and for developing strategies to reduce soil loss. It’s a valuable asset for improving the accuracy of environmental reporting at national, regional, and local levels. Curious to try it out? The tool is free and easy to use—making soil erosion monitoring more accessible than ever. Share your experiences with us! 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dpdcSGtz Special thanks to RCMRD for this amazing find! #GEOLDN #JRC #EuropeanCommission #RCMRD #SoilLoss #LandDegradation #SDG1531 #SustainableLandManagement #SoilErosion

I'm excited to share insights from my recent project on saline groundwater modeling, a critical study addressing one of today's pressing environmental challenges—saltwater intrusion into coastal aquifers. In light of rising global sea levels and increasing groundwater extraction, my recent project focused on modeling saltwater intrusion in coastal aquifers, a critical challenge threatening freshwater resources worldwide. Using advanced tools like Processing MODFLOW and MT3DMS/SEAWAT, we simulated the complex interactions between freshwater and saline water to understand the biogeochemical dynamics in underground estuaries. Our model accounted for variable-density flow, the effects of advection and dispersion, and the long-term impact of saltwater intrusion on aquifer systems. The simulations revealed that seawater intrusion alters the ionic strength, oxidative capacity, and nutrient content of coastal groundwater, posing significant risks to drinking water supplies, agricultural productivity, and coastal ecosystems. We also explored remediation strategies, such as the use of injection wells to reverse saltwater intrusion, demonstrating that proactive management and simulation-based approaches are essential for protecting coastal aquifers in the face of climate change. This project highlights the importance of advanced groundwater modeling in developing sustainable water management strategies, and I’m excited to further explore this field in collaboration with experts and thought leaders. #Hydrology #Modeling #SaltwaterIntrusion #worldwide #GroundwaterModeling #Sustainability #injectionwells #strategy #watermanagement #coastalaquifer #MT3DMSSEAWAT #climatechange #drinkingwater #supply #simulation #sealevel #ecosystem #undergroundestuaries #agriculturalproductivity #Salinegroundwater #environmentalchallenges #freshwaterresources #increasinggroundwaterextraction #MODFLOW #freshwater #biogeochemicaldynamics #IHE #IST #TUDRESDEN #jobseeking #network

🏡 Behind every new neighborhood is a team of experts ensuring clean water. Hydrogeologists partner with developers to create wells that meet regulatory standards, protecting our health and environment. Cheers to this essential collaboration! #CleanWaterTeam #WaterSafety #WaterConsulting #WaterSafety #Hydrogeology #WaterEducation #WaterSupply #CleanWater #DrinkingWater #WaterSystems #WaterInnovation #Water #Expertise #Edgewater #EdgewaterStrategies

My favorite Efficiency and Yield Optimization framework: 1. Utilize vertical growing systems 🌱 2. Implement precise nutrient delivery 💧 3. Maintain optimal lighting conditions 💡 4. Monitor environmental factors 📊 5. Regularly assess plant health 🌿 Works every time. Contact us at green@hydroculture360.com. Share your thoughts or experiences in the comments! #Hydroponics #UrbanFarming

Ephemeral streams have an overlooked impact on water quality: A recent study has revealed the surprising extent of the importance of ephemeral streams, especially regarding U.S. water quality. #EarthDotCom #EarthSnap #Earth

🌍 New Publication in #Climate-Adapted #Water Management! 🌿💧 Excited to announce our latest paper, "An #Explainable Hybrid Framework for Estimating Daily Reference #Evapotranspiration: Combining Extreme Gradient Boosting with #Nelder-Mead Method," published in Journal of Hydrology (Q1, H-index=274, IF=5.9). This study introduces a cutting-edge approach for estimating daily reference evapotranspiration (#ETo), essential for effective #water management in #agriculture and #climate-vulnerable regions. Special thanks to my co-authors Dr. Babak Mohammadi, Dr. Mingjie Chen, Majid Cheraghalizadeh, Dr. Yang Yu, Dr. Haiyan Zhang, and Dr. Ruide Yu for their collaboration. 📄 Full paper: https://lnkd.in/dUvdXmQy 🔑 Key Highlights: Innovative Hybrid Model: Combines Extreme Gradient Boosting (#XGBoost) with Nelder-Mead #optimization and #wavelet transformation, delivering both accuracy and interoperability. Advanced Feature Selection: Uses Gradient Boosting, #Kendall’s Tau, and Relief algorithms to identify the most relevant #meteorological variables, enhancing predictive precision with minimal #data. Benchmark Performance: Outperforms traditional #empirical models, proving to be an adaptable and effective tool across different climate zones (#ClimateZones). 🌐 Practical Applications: Optimized Irrigation in Agriculture: Provides precise ETo estimates to help farmers reduce #water usage (#WaterUsage), avoid waste, and maximize #crop yields (#CripYields). Climate-#Resilient Water Management: Supports drought prediction and #water #allocation planning, critical for regions facing arid and semi-arid (#SemiArid) climate challenges. Efficient #Data Utilization: Requires fewer #meteorological inputs, making it accessible and practical even in data-limited settings. 🔬 This work pushes the boundaries of sustainable water resource management and advances climate-resilient agricultural practices. #WaterResourceManagement #Evapotranspiration #MachineLearning #SQU #SultanQaboosUnivesity #JournalofHydrology #AgriculturalSustainability #XGBoost #ClimateAdaptation #DroughtManagement #WaveletTransformation #EnvironmentalResearch #Hydrology #SustainableDevelopment

Exploring the evolution and impact of tank bladders in water management? Our latest article delves into how these essential tools are revolutionising storage solutions, from ancient aqueducts to today's high-tech systems. Dive in to discover more! 🌊💡 https://lnkd.in/gne_MRYE #watersystemsaustralia #watermanagement #tankbladders #watertanks #waterindustry #watermanagement