Hard engineering - Techniques involving large structures to control natural water flow., Soft engineering - Environmentally friendly methods to manage water flow and flooding., Dam - A barrier constructed to hold back water and create a reservoir., Reservoir - A large natural or artificial lake used for water storage., River straightening - Altering a river’s course to make it flow faster and reduce flooding., Embankment - Raised banks built along rivers to prevent overflow and flooding., Floodplain zoning - Regulations that restrict building in areas prone to flooding., Flood warning systems - Technology and procedures to alert communities of impending floods., River restoration - Returning a river to its natural state to improve the ecosystem.,

River Management

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