5 Ways Rivers Contribute to Human Wellbeing

By: Javed Baloch Source: EPA Research Programme Images via: Unsplash By: Javed Baloch Source: EPA Research Programme Images via: Unsplash

Rivers provide ecosystem services that include provisioning services like food and water, regulation services like water cleaning and cultural services such as recreation and natural asthetics.

Water Provision - Fresh water for domestic, agricultural as well as industrial use.

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Food Production - Rivers water is fit for agricultural crops.

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Regulation of Water - River networks help clean the water naturally making its quality and flow better.

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Angling - Rivers fish for food and recreational angling.

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Recreation - Provide naturally aesthetics sittings for picnics, walking and other activities.

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