Research progress on the impact of connectivity restoration and ecological water replenishment on river-lake water ecosystem

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-5641.2025.02.002

Abstract

Abstract:

Connectivity restoration and ecological water replenishment aim to enhance hydrological connectivity, thereby strengthening water exchange and purifying water quality through increased water mobility and water reoxygenation capacity. This study introduces the impact of connectivity restoration and ecological water replenishment on the ecosystem of various river-lake water systems, examining four aspects, including water quality, water dynamics, plant life, and animal population. The study identifies several challenges that require resolution in the connectivity of river-lake systems and proposes recommendations for future research to address these issues effectively.

Key words: connectivity restoration and ecological water replenishment, water quality, water dynamics, water ecology

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Haiyao QIU, Yan HE, Yehong FAN, Minsheng HUANG, Chengjin CAO, Peimin HE, Bingbing XU, Wenhui HE. Research progress on the impact of connectivity restoration and ecological water replenishment on river-lake water ecosystem[J]. J* E* C* N* U* N* S*, 2025, 2025(2): 12-19.

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