Assessing the impacts of river bed mining on aquatic ecosystems: A critical review of effects on water quality and biodiversity
Background: River bed mining, an activity crucial for meeting the demands of construction and infrastructure development, has raised concerns about its potential adverse impacts on aquatic ecosystems. This critical review explores the multifaceted consequences of river bed mining on water quality an...
Saved in:
| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
KeAi Communications Co., Ltd.
2024-01-01
|
| Series: | HydroResearch |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589757824000040 |
| Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
| _version_ | 1846150131356794880 |
|---|---|
| author | Sourav Damseth Kushal Thakur Rakesh Kumar Sunil Kumar Danish Mahajan Hishani Kumari Dixit Sharma Amit Kumar Sharma |
| author_facet | Sourav Damseth Kushal Thakur Rakesh Kumar Sunil Kumar Danish Mahajan Hishani Kumari Dixit Sharma Amit Kumar Sharma |
| author_sort | Sourav Damseth |
| collection | DOAJ |
| description | Background: River bed mining, an activity crucial for meeting the demands of construction and infrastructure development, has raised concerns about its potential adverse impacts on aquatic ecosystems. This critical review explores the multifaceted consequences of river bed mining on water quality and biodiversity, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of the ecological implications. Methodology: The methodology consisted of searching through a number of different scientific databases in order to locate works that had been subjected to peer review and had been published between the years 1985 and 2023 about the subject matter of this study. Among the keywords and controlled vocabulary that were incorporated into the search strategy were river bed mining, aquatic ecosystem, water quality, biodiversity, and remedial measures. Results: The degradation of water quality emerges as a primary concern associated with river bed mining. Sediment release, altered flow patterns, and increased turbidity are identified as key contributors to water quality deterioration. These changes have cascading effects on the physicochemical parameters of the aquatic environment, influencing nutrient cycles, dissolved oxygen levels, and overall ecosystem health. Biodiversity, a fundamental component of aquatic ecosystems, faces a spectrum of challenges due to river bed mining. The alteration of riverbed habitats and disruption of natural flow dynamics pose direct threats to the survival of various aquatic species. Additionally, the sedimentation resulting from mining activities can smother habitats and affect the reproductive success of sensitive organisms, further exacerbating biodiversity loss. The role of sustainable mining practices, habitat restoration, and the implementation of buffer zones is evaluated in the context of preserving water quality and supporting biodiversity conservation. Conclusion: This critical review provides a nuanced analysis of the impacts of river bed mining on aquatic ecosystems, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to address water quality degradation and biodiversity loss. The findings underscore the urgency of adopting sustainable practices and robust regulatory measures to ensure the long-term health and resilience of riverine environments in the face of ongoing development pressures. |
| format | Article |
| id | doaj-art-c76ccf7835cb4e35a9abb44157e2952e |
| institution | Kabale University |
| issn | 2589-7578 |
| language | English |
| publishDate | 2024-01-01 |
| publisher | KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. |
| record_format | Article |
| series | HydroResearch |
| spelling | doaj-art-c76ccf7835cb4e35a9abb44157e2952e2024-11-29T06:24:50ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.HydroResearch2589-75782024-01-017122130Assessing the impacts of river bed mining on aquatic ecosystems: A critical review of effects on water quality and biodiversitySourav Damseth0Kushal Thakur1Rakesh Kumar2Sunil Kumar3Danish Mahajan4Hishani Kumari5Dixit Sharma6Amit Kumar Sharma7Department of Animal Sciences, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Shahpur, Kangra 176206, Himachal Pradesh, IndiaDepartment of Animal Sciences, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Shahpur, Kangra 176206, Himachal Pradesh, IndiaDepartment of Animal Sciences, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Shahpur, Kangra 176206, Himachal Pradesh, IndiaDepartment of Animal Sciences, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Shahpur, Kangra 176206, Himachal Pradesh, IndiaDepartment of Animal Sciences, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Shahpur, Kangra 176206, Himachal Pradesh, IndiaDepartment of Animal Sciences, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Shahpur, Kangra 176206, Himachal Pradesh, IndiaDepartment of Animal Sciences, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Shahpur, Kangra 176206, Himachal Pradesh, IndiaCorresponding author at: Dr. Amit Kumar Sharma Department of Animal Sciences, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, 176206, India.; Department of Animal Sciences, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Shahpur, Kangra 176206, Himachal Pradesh, IndiaBackground: River bed mining, an activity crucial for meeting the demands of construction and infrastructure development, has raised concerns about its potential adverse impacts on aquatic ecosystems. This critical review explores the multifaceted consequences of river bed mining on water quality and biodiversity, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of the ecological implications. Methodology: The methodology consisted of searching through a number of different scientific databases in order to locate works that had been subjected to peer review and had been published between the years 1985 and 2023 about the subject matter of this study. Among the keywords and controlled vocabulary that were incorporated into the search strategy were river bed mining, aquatic ecosystem, water quality, biodiversity, and remedial measures. Results: The degradation of water quality emerges as a primary concern associated with river bed mining. Sediment release, altered flow patterns, and increased turbidity are identified as key contributors to water quality deterioration. These changes have cascading effects on the physicochemical parameters of the aquatic environment, influencing nutrient cycles, dissolved oxygen levels, and overall ecosystem health. Biodiversity, a fundamental component of aquatic ecosystems, faces a spectrum of challenges due to river bed mining. The alteration of riverbed habitats and disruption of natural flow dynamics pose direct threats to the survival of various aquatic species. Additionally, the sedimentation resulting from mining activities can smother habitats and affect the reproductive success of sensitive organisms, further exacerbating biodiversity loss. The role of sustainable mining practices, habitat restoration, and the implementation of buffer zones is evaluated in the context of preserving water quality and supporting biodiversity conservation. Conclusion: This critical review provides a nuanced analysis of the impacts of river bed mining on aquatic ecosystems, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to address water quality degradation and biodiversity loss. The findings underscore the urgency of adopting sustainable practices and robust regulatory measures to ensure the long-term health and resilience of riverine environments in the face of ongoing development pressures.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589757824000040River bed miningWater qualityAquatic biodiversityAdaptive managementSustainable resource extraction |
| spellingShingle | Sourav Damseth Kushal Thakur Rakesh Kumar Sunil Kumar Danish Mahajan Hishani Kumari Dixit Sharma Amit Kumar Sharma Assessing the impacts of river bed mining on aquatic ecosystems: A critical review of effects on water quality and biodiversity HydroResearch River bed mining Water quality Aquatic biodiversity Adaptive management Sustainable resource extraction |
| title | Assessing the impacts of river bed mining on aquatic ecosystems: A critical review of effects on water quality and biodiversity |
| title_full | Assessing the impacts of river bed mining on aquatic ecosystems: A critical review of effects on water quality and biodiversity |
| title_fullStr | Assessing the impacts of river bed mining on aquatic ecosystems: A critical review of effects on water quality and biodiversity |
| title_full_unstemmed | Assessing the impacts of river bed mining on aquatic ecosystems: A critical review of effects on water quality and biodiversity |
| title_short | Assessing the impacts of river bed mining on aquatic ecosystems: A critical review of effects on water quality and biodiversity |
| title_sort | assessing the impacts of river bed mining on aquatic ecosystems a critical review of effects on water quality and biodiversity |
| topic | River bed mining Water quality Aquatic biodiversity Adaptive management Sustainable resource extraction |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589757824000040 |
| work_keys_str_mv | AT souravdamseth assessingtheimpactsofriverbedminingonaquaticecosystemsacriticalreviewofeffectsonwaterqualityandbiodiversity AT kushalthakur assessingtheimpactsofriverbedminingonaquaticecosystemsacriticalreviewofeffectsonwaterqualityandbiodiversity AT rakeshkumar assessingtheimpactsofriverbedminingonaquaticecosystemsacriticalreviewofeffectsonwaterqualityandbiodiversity AT sunilkumar assessingtheimpactsofriverbedminingonaquaticecosystemsacriticalreviewofeffectsonwaterqualityandbiodiversity AT danishmahajan assessingtheimpactsofriverbedminingonaquaticecosystemsacriticalreviewofeffectsonwaterqualityandbiodiversity AT hishanikumari assessingtheimpactsofriverbedminingonaquaticecosystemsacriticalreviewofeffectsonwaterqualityandbiodiversity AT dixitsharma assessingtheimpactsofriverbedminingonaquaticecosystemsacriticalreviewofeffectsonwaterqualityandbiodiversity AT amitkumarsharma assessingtheimpactsofriverbedminingonaquaticecosystemsacriticalreviewofeffectsonwaterqualityandbiodiversity |