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  • Ecohydrology
  • Remote Sensing
  • Wetland Restoration

Background:

  • Wetland ecohydrological restoration success is measured by vegetation cover and groundwater levels.
  • Wetlands exhibit high evapotranspiration due to water and dense vegetation.
  • Remote sensing is optimal for estimating vegetation cover and evapotranspiration in large restoration areas like the Kissimmee River basin.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the ecohydrological restoration activities in the Kissimmee River basin.
  • To assess changes in fractional vegetation cover (FVC) and latent heat flux.
  • To analyze groundwater level trends in relation to restoration efforts.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) data to estimate FVC and latent heat flux.
  • Analyzed groundwater level data from eight monitoring wells within the basin.
  • Compared data from 2000 to 2004 to identify changes over the restoration period.

Main Results:

  • Fractional vegetation cover and latent heat were higher in 2004 compared to 2000 along a 10 km buffer of the Kissimmee River.
  • Significant increases in vegetated and wetland areas were observed along the restoration corridor.
  • Average monthly groundwater levels increased by 20 cm (2000-2004) and 34 cm (2000-2003), with more pronounced changes near the river.

Conclusions:

  • The ecohydrological restoration in the Kissimmee River basin has led to significant increases in vegetation and wetland cover.
  • Groundwater levels have risen, particularly along the river, indicating positive restoration impacts.
  • Remote sensing and groundwater monitoring effectively demonstrate the success of wetland restoration efforts.