Objetivo Within the Mediterranean area water abstractions strongly affect water-related organisms, increasing the duration and magnitude of droughts and impairing the capacity of streams to support the ecosystem. This alteration of the natural flow regime act on biota through an hydro-morphologic template. Consequently, the development of models and methods able to relate stream flow alterations and the ecological responses of aquatic and riparian species (such as vegetation, macroinvertebrates and fish) is a fundamental issue for water resources management, including the maintenance of water quality and quantity for wildlife conservation.In response to the lack of available information and to the present scientific criticisms, this project aims to devise improvements for the environmental management of Mediterranean streams (i) for a comprehensive analysis of the various taxonomic and functional groups composing the riverine ecosystem, (ii) to represent rivers at large spatial and temporal scales and (iii) to provide knowledge and the ecological understanding of temporary and intermittent watercourses. Furthermore, flexible tools will be developed for the efficient implementation of the obtained methodologies and the applications within different Mediterranean river basins will contribute to the development of a sustainable water resources management at European level.The project also represents a strong possibility for the fellow researcher to boost his competences in several disciplines (such as hydraulics, hydrology and ecology) and to foster multidisciplinary collaborations, in order to reach professional maturity, bring forth high-level research and establish long-term, high quality activities and education in Europe. Ámbito científico natural sciencesearth and related environmental scienceshydrologydrainage basinsnatural sciencesbiological sciencesecologyecosystemsengineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringnatural resources managementwater management Programa(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Tema(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2010-IEF - Marie-Curie Action: "Intra-European fellowships for career development" Convocatoria de propuestas FP7-PEOPLE-2010-IEF Consulte otros proyectos de esta convocatoria Régimen de financiación MC-IEF - Intra-European Fellowships (IEF) Coordinador UNIVERSITAT POLITECNICA DE VALENCIA Aportación de la UE € 166 565,60 Dirección CAMINO DE VERA SN EDIFICIO 3A 46022 Valencia España Ver en el mapa Región Este Comunitat Valenciana Valencia/València Tipo de actividad Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contacto administrativo Jose Antonio Perez Garcia (Mr.) Enlaces Contactar con la organización Opens in new window Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos
