A considerable number of
interdisciplinary researches have been
developed at the interface between
hydrology and ecology during the last
decade. The increasing number of
peer-reviewed papers on the topic
demonstrates the vitality of this theme.
This interest in coupling hydrological
and ecological studies has been
triggered by purely scientific questions
related to the quantification of the
role of interactions between
hydrological and biological processes on
surface and groundwater resources and
quality, but also by the importance of
these physical and biological
interactions at small, local and
regional scales. These scales are of
paramount importance for applied
environmental issues related to air and
water quality or biodiversity dynamics
for instance. The aims of this
conference are: i) to present new
findings and approaches on interactions
between hydrology and ecology, ii) to
promote interdisciplinary interactions
on water related issues between
hydrology, hydrogeology,
biogeochemistry, microbial ecology and
ecology, iii) to explore emerging
patterns, breakthroughs and challenges,
and iv) to provide management
applications and guidelines to tackle
environmental issues.
