Watershed ecology and modeling system
流域生态学及模型系统

watershed ecology is a complex and interdisciplinary subject which investigates the dynamics between nature, society and economy. However, at the present watershed ecology mainly focuses on the mutual interactions between water resources and ecosystem with the disturbance from human activities. Although watershed ecology is a relatively new topic and it is at the infant stage, it has great research significance and promising practical applications. This paper first reviewed the recent developmens of watershed ecology, and then emphasized the framework of future research in this field by incorporating the experiences in watershed research in the Netherlands. The paper especially highlighted the applications of the advanced computation science and information technology to developing quantitative methods and modeling system for watershed ecology research. The case studies of the watersheds of the Veluwe Lake and the River Rhine in the Netherlands were presented as well.