The majority of Germany's small agricultural streams are in poor ecological status
J. von Goenner, J. Groening, V. Grescho, L. Neuer, V. G. Haensch, B. Laue, E. Molsberger-Lange, E. Wilharm, M. Liess, A. Bonn
The paper assesses the ecological status of small agricultural streams in Germany, finding 58% show high pesticide exposure and 65% fail to meet hydromorphological standards.
bioRxiv · Oct 27, 2023 · PreprintEcology