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Regional regression models effectively estimate monthly environmental flows, performing best for high flows in wet months. Drainage area and precipitation are key predictors, guiding water resource managers on monitoring priorities.

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  • Hydrology
  • Water resource management

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  • Environmental flow science is increasingly vital for water resource management.
  • Monthly environmental flows are crucial for protecting aquatic ecosystems.
  • Regional regression is a key method for estimating streamflow where data is scarce, but monthly flow models are understudied.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively assess regional regression models for estimating monthly environmental flows.
  • To identify the most influential watershed characteristics for monthly flow estimation.
  • To provide guidance for optimizing streamflow monitoring efforts.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a watershed characteristics database for 72 watersheds.
  • Estimated monthly and annual flows using long-term streamflow records.
  • Developed and evaluated 104 regional regression models for various flow statistics.

Main Results:

  • Regional regression models performed better for high and medium flows than low flows.
  • Model performance was superior for wet months compared to dry months.
  • Drainage area and precipitation were the most significant watershed characteristics influencing flow estimates.

Conclusions:

  • Regional regression analysis is a valuable tool for estimating monthly environmental flows, particularly under data limitations.
  • Model accuracy varies with flow magnitude and seasonality, with lower accuracy for low flows in dry months.
  • Findings inform targeted streamflow monitoring to improve water resource management decisions.