Articles | Volume 22, issue 11
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-22-6023-2018
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-22-6023-2018
Research article
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26 Nov 2018
Research article |  | 26 Nov 2018

Application of the pore water stable isotope method and hydrogeological approaches to characterise a wetland system

Katarina David, Wendy Timms, Catherine E. Hughes, Jagoda Crawford, and Dayna McGeeney

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ED: Reconsider after major revisions (further review by editor and referees) (20 Aug 2018) by Christine Stumpp
AR by Svenja Lange on behalf of the Authors (27 Sep 2018)  Author's response
ED: Referee Nomination & Report Request started (05 Oct 2018) by Christine Stumpp
RR by Anonymous Referee #3 (23 Oct 2018)
RR by Anonymous Referee #2 (02 Nov 2018)
ED: Publish subject to minor revisions (review by editor) (09 Nov 2018) by Christine Stumpp
AR by Katarina David on behalf of the Authors (13 Nov 2018)  Author's response    Manuscript
ED: Publish as is (18 Nov 2018) by Christine Stumpp
AR by Katarina David on behalf of the Authors (19 Nov 2018)  Author's response    Manuscript
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Short summary
We investigated the wetland system classified as a threatened ecological community and found that organic-rich soil close to surfaces retains significant moisture necessary for ecosystems. At the base of the swamp an identified sand layer allows relatively rapid drainage and lateral groundwater interaction. Evaporation estimated from stable water isotopes from sediments indicated that groundwater contribution to the swamp is significant in dry periods, supporting ecosystems when water is scarce.