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.
Rivers Are the Lifelines of Our Planet!
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
Floods have ravaged homes, lives, and landscapes—but what causes rivers to overflow, and what’s the real story behind these disasters? In recent years, we’ve witnessed devastating images of destruction caused by floods—entire neighborhoods submerged, homes swept away, lives lost.In this context, we’re talking specifically about …
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.
Why are wetlands important to maintain good water quality in rivers?
Wetlands act as nature’s water filters. The Ecological Society of America estimates that they can remove up to 60 percent of the metals in water and up to 90 percent of the sediment from urban and agricultural runoff.