The processes governing the response of streams to elevated temperatures during droughts are not yet well understood. A mechanistic understanding of the drivers that determine relations between thermal and flow regimes is thus required for appropriate drought management strategies. For this, across a range of environments, integrated approaches are needed that advance from single point measurements and studying processes in isolation.
Last week, we carried out an intensive measurement campaign at our SINCZONE Observatory in the Sibillini National Park, central Italy. Our work involved measuring water temperature (see video here), collecting stable water isotope data, and deploying drones across several river reaches characterized by complex surface-groundwater interactions. It was a demanding yet rewarding week, spent alongside great colleagues and friends. This effort was truly a team endeavor—bringing together technicians, researchers, and drone pilots. Weeks like these remind us why we take pride in this incredible work.
