abstractions from groundwater affect the lake volume less than direct abstractions from the lake. Groundwater volumes, in contrast …, are much more affected by groundwater abstractions and therefore lead to much lower groundwater levels. Moreover, when … groundwater is used instead of surface water, evaporation losses from the lake are potentially higher due to a larger lake surface …

Shallow groundwater can often develop when perennial ecosystems are replaced by annual agriculture. Returning trees to …