Primary Convener:
Nitin Singh, Auburn University

Convener:
Mohammed Ombadi, University of Michigan Ann Arbor
Charuleka Varadharajan, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Sarah Godsey, Idaho State University

Early Career Convener:
Brittany Lopez Barreto, University of California, Merced

Chair:
Nitin Singh, Auburn University
Mohammed Ombadi, University of Michigan Ann Arbor

Disturbances caused by global change and extreme events such as droughts, hurricanes, wildfires, and heat waves are increasingly challenging hydrological and biogeochemical systems worldwide. These press and pulse disturbances disrupt hydrological, biogeochemical, and ecohydrological processes, creating complex interactions and cascading effects on water availability and quality. Understanding the vulnerability of these systems to such disturbances is paramount for effective adaptation and resilience-building efforts. We seek contributions that explore how disturbance caused by global change and extremes alter hydrological and biogeochemical fluxes, flow pathways, and in-stream processes from catchment to global scales. We also encourage submissions that examine broader implications for water resources management and ecosystem health and offer insights into building adaptive capacity. By quantifying the vulnerability of watersheds to natural disturbances and identifying strategies to enhance resilience, this session aims to inform evidence-based decision-making and promote sustainable land and water management practices.

Index Terms
0496 Water quality
1655 Water cycles
1807 Climate impacts
1817 Extreme events

Suggested Itineraries:
Disasters‚ Calamities and Extreme Events
Global Impacts‚ Solutions‚ & Policies

Co-Organized Sessions:
Global Environmental Change

Cross-Listed:
B - Biogeosciences
GC - Global Environmental Change

Neighborhoods:
3. Earth Covering