Introduction to ‘A tribute to Edward P. Glenn (1947–2017): A legacy of scientific environmental assessment and applications in hydrological processes’

A tribute to Edward P. Glenn (1947–2017) celebrates his pioneering work in hydrological processes, particularly focusing on the Colorado River Delta and its transboundary significance. The special issue highlights four key areas: hydrology in the delta, riparian ecosystem water use, plant ecophysiology, and evapotranspiration modeling. Glenn's research, spanning over four decades, advanced ground-based transpiration quantification to validate remote sensing methods, crucial for understanding water balance in dryland deltas. The Colorado River Delta, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site 'El Pinacate and Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve,' plays a vital role in the Northern Gulf of California ecosystem. The 16 studies in this issue honor Glenn's legacy by addressing his core research interests, including improving satellite and airborne remote sensing for evapotranspiration estimation.

Nagler, P. L., & Hultine, K. R. (2021). Introduction to ‘A tribute to Edward P. Glenn (1947–2017): A legacy of scientific environmental assessment and applications in hydrological processes’. Hydrological Processes, 35(6). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/hyp.14172