Aquatic–terrestrial linkages provide novel opportunities for freshwater ecologists to engage stakeholders and inform riparian management

摘要

Studies of aquatic–terrestrial ecosystem linkages explore the mechanisms by which components of one ecosystem, such as the aquatic insect community in a stream, directly affect components of an adjacent ecosystem, such as the density and diversity of riparian predators. On a human level, research into these linkages allows freshwater ecologists to form novel collaborations with stakeholders and other interest groups by emphasizing shared interests. To highlight this point, we use 3 case studies as examples of how aquatic–terrestrial linkages research can be leveraged to achieve multifaceted goals of improving riparian and freshwater management, engaging stakeholders, and advancing ecological understanding. In the 1st case study, we describe a project in which consideration of the complex life histories of aquatic insects could have led to more effective outcomes for riparian bird restoration. The 2nd case study provides an example of how studying contaminant transport through ecological subsidies ...