ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS, LANDSCAPE CHARACTERISTICS, AND ANTHROPOGENIC FACTORS AFFECTING STREAM WATER TEMPERATURE

Abstract

Stream water temperature is a dominant parameter of stream ecosystems, which affects water quality and biogeochemical processes, as well as the growth, metabolism, and behavior of the resident organisms. Because of growing concern regarding global warming and the impact of anthropogenic activities on the environment, recent intensive research has been conducted to elucidate the factors that control stream water temperature. Here, we review those recent advances, particularly with regard to the atmospheric conditions, landscape characteristics, and anthropogenic factors that influence stream water temperature.