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Sediment Transport Constraints for Restoration of the Ebro Delta

Publicated to: Water (WATER-SUI). 17 (11): 1620- - 2025-05-27 17(11), DOI: 10.3390/w17111620

Authors:

Martin-Carrasco, F; Santillán, D; López-Gómez, D; Iglesias, A; Garrote, L
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Affiliations

Ctr Hydrog Studies CEDEX, Hydraul Lab, Madrid 28005, Spain - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid, Dept Agr Econ Stat & Business Management, Madrid 28040, Spain - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid, Dept Civil Engn Hydraul Energy & Environm, Madrid 28040, Spain - Author
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Abstract

The natural flow of sediment in the Ebro River has been altered by a variety of factors that have impacted the geomorphic and ecological balance of the delta. Ongoing restoration efforts in the delta would benefit if the flow of sediment in the river could be increased. Understanding the dynamics of sediment flow in the Ebro River is an important component in the design of effective management strategies for the Ebro Delta. This study estimates the sediment transport potential of the Ebro River under current and future conditions through numerical simulation. Historical data from the late 19th century indicate that the river once transported up to 28.1 million tons of sediment per year. However, due to water abstractions and flow regulations, the current sediment transport capacity is limited to 9 million tons annually, a reduction of 67%. Future projections suggest further decreases in flow and sediment transport potential, with reductions of up to 30% by 2060 and 50% by 2100, depending on climate conditions and water management practices. The findings underscore the need for integrated management strategies to mitigate the impacts of reduced sediment flow, emphasizing the importance of restoring sediment transport as a crucial component of the delta restoration efforts.
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Keywords

% reductions'currentBasinsCataloniaClimate conditionsClimate projectionClimate projectionsDamsDynamicsEbro deltaEbro deltasEbro riverEcological balanceEcosystem restoratioEcosystem restorationEffective managementEnvironmental restorationEstuaryFluvial depositImpacManagementManagement strategiesModelNatural flowRegulated riverResource allocationSediment transportSpainSystemTarragona [catalonia]Water management

Quality index

Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Water (WATER-SUI) due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency Scopus (SJR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2025, it was in position , thus managing to position itself as a Q1 (Primer Cuartil), in the category Aquatic Science.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2026-04-25:

  • WoS: 3
  • Scopus: 2
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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2026-04-25:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 6 (PlumX).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
  • Assignment of a Handle/URN as an identifier within the deposit in the Institutional Repository: https://oa.upm.es/90239/

As a result of the publication of the work in the institutional repository, statistical usage data has been obtained that reflects its impact. In terms of dissemination, we can state that, as of

  • Views: 120
  • Downloads: 147
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Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (MARTIN CARRASCO, FCO. JAVIER) and Last Author (GARROTE DE MARCOS, LUIS MARIA).

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been GARROTE DE MARCOS, LUIS MARIA.

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Project objectives

La aportación persigue los siguientes objetivos: analizar las alteraciones en el flujo natural de sedimentos en el río Ebro y su impacto en el equilibrio geomorfológico y ecológico del delta; estimar el potencial de transporte de sedimentos bajo condiciones actuales y futuras mediante simulación numérica; evaluar las reducciones históricas y proyectadas en la capacidad de transporte de sedimentos, considerando datos desde el siglo XIX hasta proyecciones para 2060 y 2100; determinar los efectos de la gestión del agua y el cambio climático en la dinámica sedimentaria; y caracterizar la necesidad de estrategias integradas de gestión para restaurar el transporte de sedimentos como componente esencial en la restauración del delta del Ebro.
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Most relevant results

El estudio analiza la dinámica del transporte de sedimentos en el río Ebro para apoyar la restauración del delta. Los resultados principales son: el transporte histórico de sedimentos alcanzaba hasta 28,1 millones de toneladas anuales a finales del siglo XIX; actualmente, debido a extracciones de agua y regulaciones, la capacidad se ha reducido a 9 millones de toneladas, un descenso del 67%; las proyecciones futuras indican disminuciones adicionales del 30% para 2060 y del 50% para 2100, según condiciones climáticas y gestión hídrica; estos datos resaltan la necesidad de estrategias integradas para restaurar el flujo sedimentario en el delta.
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Awards linked to the item

This research was funded by the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement No 101037097 (REST-COAST project).
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