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BOKU_IHG@BOKU_IHG · Jul 14

eDNA meets the Danube! 🌊 IHG leads eDNA activities for #JDS5, Europe’s largest river monitoring campaign. Sampling ~3,000 km of the Danube in 3 weeks with 300 samples—a big step for biodiversity protection in one of Europe’s key river systems

BOKU_IHG's tweet image. eDNA meets the Danube! 🌊 IHG leads eDNA activities for #JDS5, Europe’s largest river monitoring campaign. Sampling ~3,000 km of the Danube in 3 weeks with 300 samples—a big step for biodiversity protection in one of Europe’s key river systems

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BOKU_IHG@BOKU_IHG · Jul 14

BIGER members joined the CEEPUS–EcoManAqua Summer School in Osijek & Kopački Rit🌊 Prof. Thomas Hein lectured on floodplain ecology, and Dr. Olena Bilous on algae ecology. Students Nadija Čehajić & Bhargavi Nerikar gained hands-on experience in biodiversity & conservation

BOKU_IHG's tweet image. BIGER members joined the CEEPUS–EcoManAqua Summer School in Osijek &amp; Kopački Rit🌊

Prof. Thomas Hein lectured on floodplain ecology, and Dr. Olena Bilous on algae ecology. Students Nadija Čehajić &amp; Bhargavi Nerikar gained hands-on experience in biodiversity &amp; conservation

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BOKU_IHG@BOKU_IHG · Jul 7

The BIGER group participated in the 5th I.S. Rivers Conference (June 30–July 4), sharing research that included the topics of network connectivity (E. Bondar-Kunze), shipwave effects (A.-L. Dittrich), river restoration (A. Funk), and fish ecology in Central Asia (D. S. Hayes) 🌊

BOKU_IHG's tweet image. The BIGER group participated in the 5th I.S. Rivers Conference (June 30–July 4), sharing research that included the topics of network connectivity (E. Bondar-Kunze), shipwave effects (A.-L. Dittrich), river restoration (A. Funk), and fish ecology in Central Asia (D. S. Hayes) 🌊

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BOKU_IHG@BOKU_IHG · Jul 2

🌍Greenpeace data reveals dramatic water loss in Austria’s rivers—15 of 18 studied rivers show declining volumes. Rising water temperatures and lower summer flows harm river ecosystems. Prof. Dr. Thomas Hein: “We must act decisively now as a society.” 🌊greenpeace.at/presse/greenpe…

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ICPDR@ICPDR_ORG · Jul 1

🎉 #JDS5 is launched! 🌍 Today we kicked off the world’s largest surface water monitoring project in Vienna! 🔬 At the kick-off-event: Federal Minister Norbert Totschnig, BMLUK, ICPDR President Lidija Globevnik & ICPDR Executive Secretary Birgit Vogel. 👉 danubesurvey.org

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BOKU_IHG@BOKU_IHG · Jul 2

Less water, more extremes! Austria’s rivers face climate stress 🌊 Greenpeace data shows falling water levels and rising floods in rivers like the Danube. Ronald Pöppl calls for restoring floodplains, boosting water storage, and sustainable land use- orf.at/stories/339762…

BOKU_IHG's tweet card. In Österreichs Flüssen fließt weniger Wasser als noch vor 50 Jahren. Das zeigt eine am Mittwoch veröffentlichte Datenauswertung der Umweltorganisation Greenpeace. Am stärksten betroffen ist der...

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BOKU_IHG@BOKU_IHG · Jun 30

💧We wrapped up last week with the DANSER General Assembly! Partners discussed progress and next steps for this groundbreaking project tackling sediment management in the Danube River Basin and aming to restore sediment balance, water quality and address climate and human impacts

BOKU_IHG's tweet image. 💧We wrapped up last week with the DANSER General Assembly!
Partners discussed progress and next steps for this groundbreaking project tackling sediment management in the Danube River Basin and aming to restore sediment balance, water quality and address climate and human impacts

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BOKU_IHG@BOKU_IHG · Jun 23

Our new study from Uganda Lubigi wetland highlights wetlands as nature-based solutions in wastewater and stormwater treatment, but are ineffective when overloaded. Congrats to Flavia Byekwaso, Thomas Hein, Gabriele Weigelhofer, and other co-authors doi.org/10.3390/w17121…

BOKU_IHG's tweet image. Our new study from Uganda Lubigi wetland highlights wetlands as nature-based solutions in wastewater and stormwater treatment, but are ineffective when overloaded. Congrats to Flavia Byekwaso, Thomas Hein, Gabriele Weigelhofer, and other co-authors
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BOKU_IHG@BOKU_IHG · Jun 17

Exciting news! Our colleague Paul Meulenbroek delivered an outstanding talk, 'Biodiversity in a Drop: Monitoring Nature with eDNA,' at the 50th Anniversary of IHP & 60 Years of UNESCO Water Sciences 🌍💧 #danube4all #DANUBElifelines #MERI

BOKU_IHG's tweet image. Exciting news! Our colleague Paul Meulenbroek delivered an outstanding talk, 'Biodiversity in a Drop: Monitoring Nature with eDNA,' at the 50th Anniversary of IHP &amp; 60 Years of UNESCO Water Sciences 🌍💧 #danube4all #DANUBElifelines #MERI

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BOKU_IHG@BOKU_IHG · Jun 11

Final call to submit your abstract to the International Conference on Sustainability in Hydropower, #SUSHP2025! Submit your abstract by Monday, 16 June 2025 to secure a remaining presenters spot: sushp2025.boku.ac.at/abstract-submi… See you in Vienna! 👋

BBOKU_IHG@BOKU_IHG · May 26

🌍 #SUSHP2025 is coming! Join us in Vienna or online, Sept 2–5, to explore new research & best-practice for sustainable hydropower! 🌊⚡ 📢 Submit your abstract by May 31 👉 sushp2025.boku.ac.at @IAHR @hy_peak @BOKUvienna @iha_org @HydropowerEU @euhydropower

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BOKU_IHG@BOKU_IHG · May 26

🌍 #SUSHP2025 is coming! Join us in Vienna or online, Sept 2–5, to explore new research & best-practice for sustainable hydropower! 🌊⚡ 📢 Submit your abstract by May 31 👉 sushp2025.boku.ac.at @IAHR @hy_peak @BOKUvienna @iha_org @HydropowerEU @euhydropower

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BOKU_IHG@BOKU_IHG · Jun 10

New study from Taita Hills, Kenya, shows how small highland wetlands are vital yet threatened. The team highlights land-use changes & calls for regenerative farming. Congrats to Sharon Gubamwoyo, Thomas Hein, Gabriele Weigelhofer and other coauthors👏 sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

BOKU_IHG's tweet image. New study from Taita Hills, Kenya, shows how small highland wetlands are vital yet threatened. The team highlights land-use changes &amp; calls for regenerative farming. Congrats to Sharon Gubamwoyo, Thomas Hein, Gabriele Weigelhofer and other coauthors👏

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BOKU_IHG@BOKU_IHG · Jun 6

4 more days left - don't miss your chance to showcase your research! #SUSHP2025

BBOKU_IHG@BOKU_IHG · Jun 2

We are happy to announce that the abstract submission deadline has been extended to 10 June 2025. Submit your abstract here: sushp2025.boku.ac.at/abstract-submi… See you @BOKUvienna in September! #SUSHP2025

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BOKU_IHG@BOKU_IHG · Jun 2

We are happy to announce that the abstract submission deadline has been extended to 10 June 2025. Submit your abstract here: sushp2025.boku.ac.at/abstract-submi… See you @BOKUvienna in September! #SUSHP2025

BBOKU_IHG@BOKU_IHG · May 26

🌍 #SUSHP2025 is coming! Join us in Vienna or online, Sept 2–5, to explore new research & best-practice for sustainable hydropower! 🌊⚡ 📢 Submit your abstract by May 31 👉 sushp2025.boku.ac.at @IAHR @hy_peak @BOKUvienna @iha_org @HydropowerEU @euhydropower

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BOKU_IHG@BOKU_IHG · Mar 18

At IHG, science isn’t just what we do—it’s what we live. Publishing is one of the key ways we contribute to the scientific community. In 2024, we published 57 SCI-indexed articles! Explore the full list here: forschung.boku.ac.at/en/department/… @BOKUvienna 📸@schmidtkloiber

BOKU_IHG's tweet image. At IHG, science isn’t just what we do—it’s what we live.

Publishing is one of the key ways we contribute to the scientific community.

In 2024, we published 57 SCI-indexed articles!

Explore the full list here: forschung.boku.ac.at/en/department/… @BOKUvienna

📸@schmidtkloiber

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BOKU_IHG@BOKU_IHG · Mar 16

Fresh off the press! New article on stakeholder perceptions of ecosystem services with regards to #hydropeaking. sciencedirect.com/science/articl… With @BOKUvienna involvement, led by @UniPassau.

DDaniel S. Hayes@DanielSHayes · Mar 11

I am happy to share our new @hy_peak article on stakeholder ratings to assess the trade-offs between #hydropeaking and river ecosystem services in Europe! 🇪🇺 An interesting finding are trade-offs between regional and local levels! Read it for free here: authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S09…

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Daniel S. Hayes@DanielSHayes · Mar 14

Sign up for the newsletter to stay updated on: 💧 Ticket sales 💧 Abstract submission 💧 Special journal issue 💧 Program updates 💧 Exclusive event information columbusevents.eventsair.com/sushp2025/news… #SUSHP2025

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BOKU_IHG@BOKU_IHG · Mar 16

We are proud to organize the 3rd International Conference on Sustainability in #Hydropower! Join us @BOKUvienna in September 2025. sushp2025.boku.ac.at

DDaniel S. Hayes@DanielSHayes · Mar 14

We are online! 💯 Discover the new #SUSHP2025 conference website: sushp2025.boku.ac.at Features: 1⃣ Keynote speakers 2⃣ Program 3⃣ Abstract submission 4⃣ Key dates 5⃣ Newsletter signup

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