This comprehensive volume delves into the intricacies of delta ecosystems, focusing on the transition from contamination to conservation. It addresses the critical challenges faced by these unique environments and introduces innovative solutions essential for sustainable restoration practices. Central to the discussion is the strategic improvement of restoration infrastructure and methods, aimed at reducing environmental impact while enhancing ecological health. The book emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach, demonstrating how collaboration among civil engineers, environmental scientists, and conservation experts can lead to the development of more effective restoration projects. Globally, over 600 million people reside in delta regions. Human activities in these areas, including their supplying canals, rivers, and estuaries, exert significant pressure on the natural resources and habitat equilibrium of deltas, leading to resource degradation and threatening the livelihoods and lives of inhabitants.
This book advocates for a sustainable future for delta's worldwide and the communities that depend on them. A significant part of the book is dedicated to exploring sustainable solutions and best practices in water management, such as optimizing water use efficiency, ensuring water quality, and implementing innovative techniques to reduce water consumption and prevent pollution. It also examines the potential for integrating new materials and technologies into restoration efforts, including bio filtration systems and renewable energy sources. By applying circular economy principles to waste management in restoration projects, the book underscores a commitment to comprehensive sustainability. The findings support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Agenda 2030, providing guidance to countries with delta regions to preserve their natural resources for future generations.
Chapter
1. Delta ecosystems: Water quality and environment.
Chapter
2.
Climate change and coastal hazards in delta ecosystems.
Chapter
3.
Groundwater dynamics of Godavari delta in South India: A geospatial
approach.
Chapter
4. Harnessing machine learning and deep learning for water
quality analysis in deltaic environments.
Chapter
5. Water quality
management and monitoring in delta ecosystem.
Chapter
6. Occurrence and
presence of ubiquitous microplastics and their effects on delta ecosystems
around the world.
Chapter
7. Saline intrusion dynamics and groundwater
quality monitoring in the coastal Mangalore Delta via visual MODFLOW Flex.-
Chapter
8. Exploring phytoremediation efficacy in delta ecosystem aquaculture
wastewater through scientometrics.
Chapter
9. Advancing ecological
restoration and economic development in Indian coastal areas: Strategic
approaches for sustainability.
Chapter
10. Sustainable delta ecosystems:
Modern strategies for achieving SDGs.
Chapter
11. Building sustainable delta
futures: Policy pathways for conservation.
T. Vamsi Nagaraju is a Head Centre for Clean and Sustainable Environment and Associate Dean (Research and Development) at SRKR Engineering College, Bhimavaram, India. He has completed his Ph.D. from National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, India. His research work is in the domain of Aquaculture Engineering, Environmental Geotechnology, Cleaner Materials, and ML in Civil Engineering. He is an expert in environmental engineering with a focus on delta ecosystems, and has observed the critical need for comprehensive strategies to address contamination and promote sustainable restoration in delta regions of South India.
G.Sri Bala currently serves as the Head of the Civil Engineering Department at SRKR Engineering College, Bhimavaram, India. She has 16 years of teaching experience and specializes in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Impact Assessment, Groundwater Analysis, and Delta Ecosystems. She holds an M. Tech from Pondicherry University and a Ph.D. from Andhra University. She is actively engaged in research on water management and has published several research papers in national and international journals and conferences/seminars/symposia. Dr. Sri is also a reviewer for renowned journals.
