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.
Rivers are lifelines of our planet!
A new understanding of rivers reveals them as complex, fragile ecosystems—not just resources—leading to global shifts in science, policy, and protection.
Your ultimate river rafting guide—learn how to pick the right river, prepare gear, stay safe, and experience thrilling rapids around the world.
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.
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?
We can’t fully prevent floods, but we can adapt. True flood protection blends technical solutions with ecological approaches.
River erosion sculpts Earth’s surface, carving valleys, carrying sediment, and meandering across plains as water’s energy reshapes the land over time.
More than just water between banks, rivers are intricate hydrologic systems that shape landscapes, ecosystems, and human lives.
Rivers are nature’s lifelines—carving landscapes, nourishing life, and connecting worlds through their timeless flow. Discover what defines a river.
Floods have ravaged homes, lives, and landscapes—but what causes rivers to overflow, and what’s the real story behind these disasters?
Discover the negative effects of dams on rivers—from disrupted ecosystems and blocked fish migrations to sediment loss and vanishing wetlands.