Restoring the Lower Danube River's wetlands: a short report on the hydrological effectiveness of completed projects

Restoration efforts along the Lower Danube River's wetlands face significant challenges, particularly in re-establishing natural hydrological conditions. A recent study synthesizes data on completed restoration projects to assess their hydrological effectiveness and compares them with reference conditions of pristine sites. The research highlights that successful wetland restoration is hindered by restrictive factors that impede terrestrialization processes, even under ideal conditions. This state-of-the-art report provides a comprehensive overview of current hydrological dynamics in these critical ecosystems, offering insights into the complex interplay between human intervention and natural wetland evolution.

Ioana-Toroimac, G. (2024). Restoring the Lower Danube River’s wetlands: a short report on the hydrological effectiveness of completed projects. Research Ideas and Outcomes, 10. https://doi.org/10.3897/rio.10.e130474