Waters, Rocks and Carbon in the Central Apennines

Events

27/02/2026

SAE Area of La Pieve, Ussita, Province of Macerata

Waters, Rocks and Carbon in the Central Apennines

Internal contact person: Ivan Marchesini

Observing and understanding the interactions between geo-hydrological and geochemical processes in the Central Apennines

The event is dedicated to the study of hydrological, geomorphological and hydrogeological processes in Apennine catchments, with particular emphasis on environmental monitoring and on the assessment of water and geochemical budgets. The day provides an opportunity for discussion on methods and research findings related to mountain systems.

Event organized in collaboration with the Order of Geologists of the Marche Region, accredited for 3 Professional Development Credits for Geologists.

Project 2022PFNNRS_PE10_PRIN2022 – PNRR M4.C2.1.1 – Funded by the European Union – Next Generation EU – CUP: B93C22002120001

Details

The event aims to provide researchers, practitioners and territorial technicians with an updated overview of the hydrological, hydrogeological and geochemical processes that characterize Apennine catchments, with particular attention to ongoing environmental monitoring activities and to the methodologies adopted for the analysis of water budgets, sediment transport and water–rock interactions. Throughout the day, field data, experimental observations and scientific results already published or currently under review in international journals will be presented and discussed, offering concrete examples of the application of advanced research to mountain environments.

The program also includes a specific focus on hydrological processes within the Monti Sibillini National Park and the presentation of research outcomes developed within the framework of the HYDRO4C project, funded by the Italian Ministry of University and Research under the PRIN 2022 call. The initiative is intended to foster dialogue between the scientific community and professionals working in the field on issues related to environmental monitoring and water resource management.

The meeting will also provide an opportunity to present the results achieved within the WATERSTEM and WAFER projects, both coordinated by CNR IRPI, which led to the establishment of the Eco Hydrology Lab, specifically focused on the Monti Sibillini area.

Organized by

Marco Donnini

Nunzia Monte

08:30–09:15 – Registration
09:15–09:30 – Institutional greetings

09:30–09:45 – Dr. Ivan Marchesini, CNR IRPI, Researcher
The Hydro4C Project: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Understanding the Relationships between Liquid Discharge, Sediment Transport and the Carbon Cycle

09:45–10:30 – Dr. Lucio Di Matteo, University of Perugia, Professor
Assessment of Groundwater Contributions in a Carbonate Catchment: The Case of the Ussita Stream, Province of Macerata

10:30–11:00 – Dr. Christian Massari, CNR IRPI, Researcher
SINCZONE, A Critical Zone Observatory in the Monti Sibillini National Park

11:00–11:30 – Coffee Break

11:30–12:00 – Dr. Daniele Penna, University of Florence, Professor
Hydrometeorological Monitoring in a Forested Catchment of the Northern Apennines

12:00–12:45 – Dr. Marco Donnini, CNR IRPI, Researcher
Estimation of Atmospheric CO₂ Consumption through Chemical Weathering of Rocks and Soils in the Experimental Catchments of the Hydro4C Project

12:45–13:00 – Q&A

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