Assessment of the suitability for agricultural managed aquifer recharge in large-scale irrigation areas: A case study of the Sanjiang Plain
LI Shu-rong1,2, DU Xin-qiang3,4, YE Xue-yan3,4, FANG Yong-jun1,2
1. College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; 2. Key Laboratory of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; 3. Advanced Institute of Natural Sciences, Beijing Normal University Zhuhai Campus, Zhuhai 519087, China; 4. Guangdong-Hong Kong Joint Laboratory for Water Security, Zhuhai 519087, China
Abstract:This research aims to analyze the influencing factors of aquifer recharge management in the Sanjiang Plain, China, by utilizing Geographic Information System (GIS) and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to construct a suitability evaluation system for Agricultural Managed Aquifer Recharge (Ag-MAR). The results indicate that areas with deeper groundwater levels are more suitable for recharge, accounting for approximately 20.2% of the total study area, while the region's dense river network provides substantial surface water resources. Additionally, the optimal recharge period is identified as spanning from mid-October to early November. This study provides a scientific basis for groundwater management and presents specific recharge recommendations to address the issue of groundwater over-extraction, thereby ensuring the sustainability of both agricultural production and ecological systems. The findings underscore the importance of Ag-MAR in promoting sustainable groundwater management practices in agricultural regions.
李姝蓉, 杜新强, 冶雪艳, 方永军. 大面积农业灌溉区含水层补给管理适宜性评估——以三江平原为例[J]. 中国环境科学, 2025, 45(3): 1507-1516.
LI Shu-rong, DU Xin-qiang, YE Xue-yan, FANG Yong-jun. Assessment of the suitability for agricultural managed aquifer recharge in large-scale irrigation areas: A case study of the Sanjiang Plain. CHINA ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCECE, 2025, 45(3): 1507-1516.
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