Beyond the Current: A New Understanding of Rivers

Beyond the Current: A New Understanding of Rivers

A new understanding of rivers reveals them as complex, fragile ecosystems—not just resources—leading to global shifts in science, policy, and protection.

River Rafting Guide: How to Choose Rivers, Gear Up, and Stay Safe

River Rafting Guide: How to Choose Rivers, Gear Up, and Stay Safe

Your ultimate river rafting guide—learn how to pick the right river, prepare gear, stay safe, and experience thrilling rapids around the world.

River morphology – how does river look like?

River morphology – how does river look like?

Rivers are very diverse bodies of the water. Flow from the hills to the plains in different forms. River morphology describes how does river look like.

Definitions of rivers, streams, brooks, creeks and other terms

Definitions of rivers, streams, brooks, creeks and other terms

What is the river? What’s the stream, brook, or creek…we encounter these terms so many times, often with a different meaning. What, in reality, is the distinction between a large stream that is a river and smaller bodies of running water?

How to Prevent Floods While Preserving Nature’s Balance

How to Prevent Floods While Preserving Nature’s Balance

We can’t fully prevent floods, but we can adapt. True flood protection blends technical solutions with ecological approaches.

River erosion – creating force in the rivers

River erosion – creating force in the rivers

River erosion sculpts Earth’s surface, carving valleys, carrying sediment, and meandering across plains as water’s energy reshapes the land over time.

Rivers: More Than Water Flowing Between Banks

Rivers: More Than Water Flowing Between Banks

More than just water between banks, rivers are intricate hydrologic systems that shape landscapes, ecosystems, and human lives.

What Are Rivers?

What Are Rivers?

Rivers are nature’s lifelines—carving landscapes, nourishing life, and connecting worlds through their timeless flow. Discover what defines a river.

River Flooding Isn’t a Disaster—It’s Nature Doing Its Job

River Flooding Isn’t a Disaster—It’s Nature Doing Its Job

Floods have ravaged homes, lives, and landscapes—but what causes rivers to overflow, and what’s the real story behind these disasters?

The Negative Effects of Dams on Rivers

The Negative Effects of Dams on Rivers

Discover the negative effects of dams on rivers—from disrupted ecosystems and blocked fish migrations to sediment loss and vanishing wetlands.