Category Archives: Rivers & Watersheds

Mrs. Broadrib introduces herself and discusses flood management strategies for geography students, focusing on hard engineering techniques like dams and embankments, as well as soft engineering approaches like flood warnings and floodplain zoning. She provides examples like Boscastle and emphasizes the importance of understanding and implementing these strategies to reduce the impact of flooding on […]

The presentation discussed various techniques for building and restoring wetlands, focusing on the importance of creating wetlands that can last without the need for much maintenance. Examples of ancient wetlands were shown, demonstrating how wetlands created thousands of years ago are still thriving today. Techniques such as the surface water technique with a groundwater dam, […]

Water flows in the soil and rock below our feet, and regulations around groundwater are still catching up to our understanding of hydrogeology. Roughly half of drinking and irrigation water comes from underneath the earth’s surface, with misconceptions about groundwater common. Wells are crucial for extracting groundwater, utilizing pumps to bring water to the surface. […]

In this video, the concept of watershed management is explained in simple terms. A watershed is defined as a land area where all water drains to a single point. By understanding this concept, one can see how water flows from small channels in fields to larger streams, eventually creating a large watershed. This process of […]

Gavin Farley from Local Land Services and Steven Young from Soil Conservation Service are at Kingdom Ponds in Scone, where a riverbank stabilization project funded by the Hunter Valley Flood Mitigation Scheme has been implemented. The project involves the installation of woody debris structures, fencing to keep stock out of the riparian zone, weed control, […]

Engaging in community service projects allows students to become active members of their community, acquire life skills, and make a lasting positive impact on society. Implementing a community action plan is crucial for prioritizing community needs and guiding local and state governments. During the pandemic, students can help their community by assisting in fundraising efforts, […]

Cultural landscapes are created when certain cultures treat new landscapes the way they treated their original land, which can lead to destructive practices. Europeans did this in the New World, and globally through programs like the World Bank and IMF, exporting agricultural methods that are increasingly destructive and problematic. Tropical soils are thin and cannot […]

The man was running out of time and had to make a quick decision. He weighed his options carefully before finally choosing a path and sprinting towards the finish line. Are you a farmer looking to improve your crop yields and overall farm productivity? Look no further! In this blog post, we will discuss the […]

A project is underway at Glassie Farm in Scotland to restore a river ecosystem by building a fake beaver dam. The lack of trees and overgrazing in the area has led to erosion and a decline in biodiversity. Baseline surveys are being conducted to gather information before the dam is constructed, with hopes of kickstarting […]