Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce our Special Session on Linking Reservoir Management to Aquatic Biogeochemistry at the Joint Aquatic Sciences Meeting (18-23 May 2014 in Portland, OR):
Session 061: Linking Reservoir Management to Aquatic Biogeochemistry Session link: http://www.sgmeet.com/jasm2014/sessionschedule.asp?SessionID=061 The construction and operation of over 1 million dams worldwide has fundamentally changed the way that many watersheds function. A body of recent work has highlighted reservoirs as important sites for biogeochemical transformations. Reservoir management can affect these transformations by altering fundamental ecosystem parameters like water residence time, stratification regime, and sediment redox status. This session will explore different ways in which reservoir operations can affect nutrient and carbon cycling. Special preference will be given to papers that identify opportunities to manage dams for improved biogeochemical function (e.g. reduced greenhouse gas emissions and/or improved water quality). Case studies that describe the incorporation of water quality considerations into reservoir operations are also welcome. Submission link: https://www.sgmeet.com/jasm2014/submission_overview.asp Abstract Deadline: 23:59 on Friday, February 7, 2014 (US Central Standard Time). Please feel free to contact us with any questions. We look forward to your participation in what promises to be an engaging session! Cheers, Bridget Deemer, Washington State University Vancouver, [email protected] John Harrison, Washington State University Vancouver, [email protected] Martin Doyle, Duke University, [email protected]
