Scoping a flexible framework for producing river water temperature projections
Reviews alternative approaches to modelling future river water temperature for England.
Applies to England
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This project reviewed alternative approaches to modelling future river water temperature for England. The findings will help the Environment Agency to develop temperature projections and inform measures to help adapt to a changing climate.
Climate change is expected to change freshwater ecosystems and water quality. Understanding how and where changes may take place and their likely magnitude will help to project water quality changes and target management activity.
Patterns of change in water temperature may not be the same as for projected air temperature change, for which information is readily available. This study aimed to understand the best approaches for the Environment Agency to use to model future river water temperature projections for England to better inform future management actions.