As water-quality challenges intensify, the widely used Weighted Regressions on Time, Discharge, and Season (WRTDS) method offers an adaptable and practical framework for global water-quality science and management.
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The research of the authors is supported by funding from the US Environmental Protection Agency and the US Geological Survey. The authors thank the broader community of researchers who have applied, tested and advanced WRTDS over the past 15 years. Any use of trade, firm, or product names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the US Government. This is UMCES contribution number 6481.
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Zhang, Q., Hirsch, R.M., DeCicco, L.A. et al. Advancing an adaptable and practical framework to address water quality challenges in a changing world. Nat Rev Earth Environ 7, 1–3 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43017-025-00753-z
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