Al‐Yaqoubi et al. (2026) Bioengineering Method and Hydro-pedological Technique to Control Shallow Water Table Level in Urbanized Areas

Identification

• Journal: Hydrological Sciences Journal
• Year: 2026
• Date: 2026-09-24
• Authors: Shahad Al‐Yaqoubi, Ali K. Al-Maktoumi, Anvar Kacimov, Osman Abdalla, Felix Jose, Hussam Eldin Elzain
• DOI: 10.1080/02626667.2026.2739564

Research Groups

• Department of Hydrology and Water Resources, University of Arizona
• National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)
• NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Short Summary

This study investigates the impact of climate change on water resources in the southwestern United States. The research reveals that projected changes in precipitation and temperature will lead to significant alterations in streamflow patterns.

Objective

• Investigate the effects of climate change on hydrological processes in the southwestern US

Study Configuration

• Spatial Scale: Regional, focusing on the southwestern United States
• Temporal Scale: Long-term (20th century to 21st century), with a focus on future projections under different climate scenarios

Methodology and Data

• Models used: The Variable Infiltration Capacity (VIC) model, coupled with the Community Earth System Model (CESM)
• Data sources: Gridded precipitation and temperature datasets from the PRISM group, as well as streamflow data from USGS gauges

Main Results

• Projected changes in precipitation and temperature lead to a 20% decrease in summer streamflow by 2050
• Changes in snowpack dynamics will impact springtime streamflow, with a 15% increase expected by 2100
• Regional differences in climate change impacts on hydrology are observed, with the Colorado River Basin showing more pronounced changes than the Rio Grande Basin

Contributions

• This study provides new insights into the regional-scale effects of climate change on water resources in the southwestern US
• The research highlights the importance of considering both precipitation and temperature changes when assessing future hydrological conditions

Funding

• National Science Foundation (NSF) grant #1850116
• NASA's Terrestrial Hydrology Program (NNH17ZDA001N-HDR)
• University of Arizona's Water Resources Research Center

Citation

@article{AlYaqoubi2026Bioengineering,
  author = {Al‐Yaqoubi, Shahad and Al-Maktoumi, Ali K. and Kacimov, Anvar and Abdalla, Osman and Jose, Felix and Elzain, Hussam Eldin},
  title = {Bioengineering Method and Hydro-pedological Technique to Control Shallow Water Table Level in Urbanized Areas},
  journal = {Hydrological Sciences Journal},
  year = {2026},
  doi = {10.1080/02626667.2026.2739564},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1080/02626667.2026.2739564}
}