Water Resources (WRS)

Section Information

Water Resources focuses on the availability, management, distribution, and quality of freshwater systems. It addresses hydrological processes, water supply, flood and drought management, aquatic ecosystems, and sustainable strategies for using and protecting water resources in natural and built environments.

Modern research in water resources includes hydrologic modeling, groundwater assessment, watershed management, hydroclimatic variability, water treatment technologies, ecohydrology, remote sensing, and integrated water resources management. Advances in monitoring tools, data analytics, numerical models, and climate impact assessment continue to improve water system planning and policy development.

This section publishes research articles, modeling studies, field investigations, reviews, and case analyses addressing hydrological processes, water management strategies, risk assessment, ecosystem interactions, and emerging solutions for sustainable water use.

Scope

Surface Water Hydrology
- Runoff generation, streamflow dynamics, and watershed processes
- Hydrograph analysis, flow forecasting, and flood modeling
- River morphology, sediment transport, and channel evolution
- Impacts of land use and climate change on surface water systems
Groundwater Hydrology
- Aquifer characterization, recharge, and groundwater flow
- Groundwater–surface water interactions
- Contamination transport, remediation, and vulnerability assessment
- Modeling and monitoring of groundwater systems
Water Quality and Treatment
- Chemical, biological, and physical water quality indicators
- Pollution sources, nutrient enrichment, and contaminant behavior
- Water purification, filtration, and disinfection technologies
- Monitoring, regulatory standards, and public health protection
Hydroclimatology and Climate–Water Interactions
- Rainfall variability, drought occurrence, and extreme events
- Climate change impacts on hydrological cycles
- Hydroclimatic modeling and prediction
- Resilience and adaptation strategies for water systems
Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)
- Watershed-scale planning and multi-sector coordination
- Water allocation, policy frameworks, and governance
- Stakeholder engagement and socio-economic considerations
- Sustainable development and resource optimization
Aquatic Ecosystems and Ecohydrology
- Hydrological influences on freshwater ecosystems
- Environmental flows, habitat assessment, and biodiversity
- Anthropogenic impacts, restoration, and conservation
- Linkages between hydrology, ecology, and biogeochemistry
Water Resources Engineering and Infrastructure
- Dams, reservoirs, and hydraulic structures
- Urban drainage, stormwater systems, and flood control
- Irrigation engineering and agricultural water management
- Infrastructure resilience and asset management
Remote Sensing and Modeling Tools for Water Resources
- Satellite, UAV, and ground-based observations
- Hydrological modeling, GIS integration, and decision-support systems
- Big-data analytics and machine learning applications
- Monitoring and forecasting tools for water availability and hazards