Quantification of Evapotranspiration and Water Chemistry in a Remediated Wetland in Everglades National Park, USA

Restoration efforts at the Hole-in-the-Donut (HID) wetland in Everglades National Park significantly reduced evapotranspiration rates and lowered ion and nutrient concentrations in surface water and groundwater. Over a 15-year period, evapotranspiration decreased from 1083.4 mm/year to 891.6 mm/year as the restored area expanded to 4893 acres. The study, which used remotely sensed data and water chemistry analysis, found that removing vegetation and soil cover contributed to these changes, offering insights into effective wetland restoration techniques for similar ecosystems.

Reio, D. N., Price, R. M., Melesse, A. M., & Ross, M. (2023). Quantification of Evapotranspiration and Water Chemistry in a Remediated Wetland in Everglades National Park, USA. Water, 15(4), 611. https://doi.org/10.3390/w15040611