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36-Year Trends and Drivers of Water Color in Missouri Reservoirs. How do extreme weather and watershed characteristics influence what we see from space?
In our new study, we quantified trends in satellite-derived water color (λd) for nearly 500 reservoirs. By combining satellite data with long-term ground monitoring, we’ve unraveled the drivers behind these color shifts.
‼️ One of the most comprehensive regional studies of reservoir color, spanning 1984–2020.
What we discovered:
🎯 Weather Matters: Periods of extreme wetness are associated with "browner" waters, while droughts drive "bluer" shifts.
🎯Hidden Complexities: While nearly 1/3 of the reservoirs showed significant color shifts, these changes didn't always align with standard nutrient or chl-a trends.
🎯New Insights: Particulate inorganic matter and Secchi depth are the strongest correlates with λd in these systems
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The graphical abstract “Combining Water Quality with Climatic, Geographical, and Remote Sensing Data to Uncover Watershed Changes” won 3rd place in the National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2025 competition at the University of Missouri!
From Space to Stream: Using satellites and AI to Track Nutrient Pollution in the Choptank River
From Space to Stream: Using satellites and AI to Track Nutrient Pollution in the Choptank River
(In English)
The Chesapeake Bay is on track to fall short of meeting EPA-mandated reductions in nitrogen and phosphorus pollution. Are best management practices truly reducing nutrient loads in the Bay? This talk introduces an ongoing project that proposes a satellite-based approach to monitor nutrient pollution and water clarity across the Choptank River.
How satellites may be the Bay’s best defense against pollution with Professor Lorena Silva
(In English)
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