Quantitative Attribution of Runoff and Sediment Changes in the East River Basin and Impact on Erosion and Siltation of River Channel by LI Huadong, ZENG Jiali, PAN Yifei, ZHANG Li, LAI Zhigang

“…Under the disturbance of global warming and intensive human activities,runoff and sediment in the river basin have changed significantly,thus causing enormous ecological and environmental pressure in rivers,estuaries and coastal waters.Taking East River basin as the research object,this paper analyzes the temporal characteristics of runoff and sediment by M-K test and Pettitt test,quantitatively separates the impact of climate change and human activities on runoff and sediment in the river basin by the double mass curve method and modified SWAT model,and evaluates its effect on erosion and siltation of downstream river channel.Results show that:①SWAT model was suitable for the daily and monthly runoff and sediment simulations in the East River basin,with poor simulation for runoff and sediment with daily average discharges higher than 1 500 m³/s;②The change point of runoff and sediment was 1973 and 1988 respectively.Therefore,the baseline period for runoff was 1967—1973 and sediment was 1967—1988,while impact period was 2009—2016;③The impact of human activities on water and sediment changes in the basin is significant.Contribution of climate change and human activities for runoff in 2009—2016 was about 57% and 43% respectively.Climate change and population growth were the main contribution factors for annual runoff reduction.While human activities,especially dam construction,contributed over 90% of sediment.Population growth,soil and water conservation project,and dam construction in basin were the major factors for annual sediment reduction;④Affected by sand mining in river channel,after the baseline period,the impact of human activities,especially dam construction on the middle and lower channel was firstly decreased and then increased.During the impact period,the contribution of dam construction to the erosion and siltation of middle and lower river channel was 25.8%,which was not the main factor for the evolution of the middle and lower river channel.…”
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Effects of soil bund and landscape positions on selected soil physico-chemical properties at Anole watershed, Rift Valley Basin, Ethiopia by Markos Mathewos, Mesfin Lukas

“…Various efforts to control soil erosion through the introduction of soil and water conservation measures have been underway for nearly five decades in Ethiopia. …”
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Investigation of flood capability in Jafarabad basin by Shamsollah Asgari, Amir Safari

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Spatial Soil Erosion Modeling for Improved Land Management in Gumara Watershed, Ethiopia by Gizachew Ayalew Tiruneh, Mersha Ayalew, Mamaru Ayalew, T. D. Mequanent, Chandrakala M., Dessie Tibebe, José Miguel Reichert

“…In response, soil and water conservation (SWC) initiatives were implemented in Ethiopia. …”
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Changes in the Major Antioxidant Compounds of Red Cabbage Under Water Stress Applied at Different Vegetative Growth Periods by Okan Erken, Umut Mucan, Bayram Kızılkaya, Murat Yıldırım

“…These findings suggest that in regions with limited water resources, water conservation can be practiced during different vegetative periods in order to get higher biochemical benefits with a lower yield loss when cultivating red cabbage.…”
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Damage and Failure Evolution Mechanism for Coal Pillar Dams Affected by Water Immersion in Underground Reservoirs by Fangtian Wang, Ningning Liang, Gang Li

“…The results provide a scientific basis for enhancing the stability control of coal pillar dams and are of great significance for realizing water conservation in coal mines.…”
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Impact of Vegetation Cover Changes on Soil Erosion in Typical Forest Stands in South China by WANG Juan, HUANG Tingting, ZHAO Hui, LIU Xiaolin, JIN Pingwei, SHI Yandong

“…The findings contribute valuable insights into the understanding of soil erosion dynamics in forest ecosystems, thus informing better soil and water conservation practices.…”
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Effects of Vegetation Restoration on Soil Infiltration and Runoff in the Gully Regions on the Loess Plateau by MA Xueyan, MU Xingmin, WANG Shuangyin, BAI Yungang, NIU Fangpeng

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Survival of a Rifampicin-Resistant Pseudomonas fluorescens Strain in Nine Mollisols by Tami L. Stubbs, Ann C. Kennedy, Horace D. Skipper

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Impacts of Climate Change and Human Activities on Runoff and Sediment Load of the Xiliugou Basin in the Upper Yellow River by Haifang Yao, Changxing Shi, Wenwei Shao, Jianbin Bai, Hui Yang

“…This phenomenon can be attributed principally to the soil and water conservation practices.…”
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Spatial-Temporal Variations and Influencing Factors of Water-related Ecosystem Services in Southwest China Under Complex Terrain by TANG Shuang, ZHU Chongjing, GAO Jie, BIAN Hongyan

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Effect of Tea Growing on Food Security in Mpungu Sub-County Kanungu District Uganda. by Natukunda, Cathbert

“…This diversification can help mitigate the risk of food insecurity by ensuring a more varied and resilient food supply and providing training and resources to tea farmers to adopt sustainable agriculture practices that promote soil health, water conservation, and biodiversity. Sustainable farming methods can enhance the productivity and resilience of agricultural systems, ultimately contributing to improved food security.…”
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Soil Properties as Affected by Soil Conservation Practices and Soil Depths in Uwite Watershed, Hadero Tunto District, Southern Ethiopia by Mulugeta Hadaro, Tuma Ayele, Sharma Parshotam Datt, Rahel Teshome

“…The present investigation was, therefore, undertaken with an objective of assessing the effect of soil and water conservation practices of soil bund and Fanya juu terrace compared to no conservation practice on cultivated soils of Uwite watershed in Hadero Tunto District, southern Ethiopia. …”
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IMPACT OF FLOODING ON HUMAN SECURITY IN NORTHERN NIGERIA by DUBE PHILEMON ABRAK, ADELAKUN RASHEED ADEYINKA, ISHAKU AISHA YUSUF, UBON UDOH HUMAPWA, MUKHTAR BELLO MUHAMMAD, CHUKWUEDO N. HENRY, OGBUKE KINGSLEY NNAMDI

“…It should establish reliable early warning systems to alert communities of potential floods, promote water conservation and efficient irrigation practices, and encourage crop cultivation on soils with high water-holding capacity. …”
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Landscape Patterns and Ecosystem Services Are Critical for Contributions to Sustainable Development Goals by Xue Miao, Zihao Guo, Congbin Leng, Jinliang Hou, Qingping Cheng, Hede Gong

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Farmers’ Perceptions of Climate Change Trends and Adaptation Strategies in Semiarid Highlands of Eastern Tigray, Northern Ethiopia by Hailay Tsigab Kahsay, Dawit Diriba Guta, Belay Simane Birhanu, Tagel Gebrehiwot Gidey

“…To reduce the perceived impacts of climate change, farmers adopted various farm-level adaptation strategies that vary significantly between the two groups. Soil and water conservation, planting trees, crop varieties, changing crop calendar, biological conservation, and irrigation were among the dominant adaptation strategies, respectively, in the study area. …”
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Numerical analysis of evaporation reduction in floating photovoltaic power plants: influence of design parameters by Berlioux Baptiste, Amiot Baptiste, Ferrand Martin, Le Berre Rémi, Rhazi Oume-Lgheit, Vidal Javier, Pabiou Hervé, Knikker Ronnie

“…This setup significantly reduces evaporation, thereby enhancing water conservation and making an FPV power plant a valuable tool in sustainable water management.…”
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Attribution and Risk Projections of Hydrological Drought Over Water‐Scarce Central Asia by Xinfeng Wu, Wenhui Tang, Feng Chen, Shijie Wang, Zulfiyor Bakhtiyorov, Yuxin Liu, Yansong Guan

“…These findings highlight the need for improved water conservation technologies and concerted development strategies should be considered by national policy makers in this water‐scarce and climatically sensitive region.…”
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A Mineral Oil Plant Protection Product Improves Turfgrass Quality of Deficit Irrigated Bermudagrass by Mingying Xiang, Marco Schiavon, Pawel Orlinski, James H. Baird

“…However, limited information is available regarding its impact on water conservation in turfgrass. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of Civitas on bermudagrass (Cynodon spp.) under deficit irrigation conditions. …”
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Long-term hydrological drought monitoring and trend analysis in Blue Nile River basin by Kassa Abera Tareke

“…Nevertheless, the study highlighted the imperative role of soil and water conservation measures in upstream countries, such as the Ethiopian highlands, in mitigating the prolonged effects of meteorological drought which gradually propagates into severe hydrological drought. …”
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