Indicators for Climate Change Impacts - Wetlands in cold ecoregions, Wetlands
Groundwater recharge
| Stressor type | Hydrology |
|---|---|
| Responding parameter group | Hydromorphological parameters |
| Responding parameter | Groundwater recharge |
Response description
Ability to recharge aquifers is affected by desiccation.
Secondary effects
Discharge of groundwater is likely to be reduced where drought occurs or abstractions are increased.
Relevant ecoregion(s) according to Illies
All Nordic ecoregions
Suggested indicator
Height of water table
Justification of indicator
If the water table is high, the rate of recharge of groundwater (if any) will be increased.
