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A Stylistic Analysis of a P hilippine Essay, “The Will of the River”

Pilar Caparas

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• Pilar Caparas. 2017. A Stylistic Analysis of a Philippine Essay, “The Will of the River” . In Proceedings of the 31st Pacific Asia Conference on Language, Information and Computation , pages 214–221. The National University (Phillippines).

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A Stylistic Analysis of a Philippine Essay, "The Will of the River"

The continuous study of stylistics has been regarded as significant in identifying the border between language and literature. Hence the study presented a stylistic analysis of Alfredo Q. Gonzales's essay "The Will of the River." The lexis-grammar complementary analysis on the personal narrative of the author focused on the vocabulary of the essay and the grammatical structure of the sentence primarily the use of sentence-initial adjuncts that leads to the unraveling of the essay's general theme of man and nature.

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With Dams Removed, Salmon Will Have the Run of a Western River

The nation’s largest dam removal project is nearly complete after a lengthy campaign by Native tribes to restore the river at the California-Oregon border.

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Soumya Karlamangla reported from Yreka, Calif., and spent two days touring dam sites along the Klamath River.

• Aug. 27, 2024

The Klamath River was once so flush with fish that local tribes ate salmon at every meal: flame-roasted filets on redwood skewers, stews flavored with fish tails, strips of smoky, dried salmon. In the language of the Yurok, who live on the river among California’s towering redwoods, the word for “salmon” translates to “that which we eat.”

But when hydropower dams were built on the Klamath, which wends from southern Oregon into far northwest California, the river’s ecosystem was upended and salmon were cut off from 420 miles of cooler tributaries and streams where they had once laid their eggs. For decades, there has been little salmon for the tribes to cook, sell or use in religious ceremonies. The Yurok’s 60th annual Salmon Festival this summer served none of its namesake fish.

But tribal members hope the situation is about to dramatically change.

Four giant dams on the Klamath are being razed as part of the largest dam removal project in U.S. history, a victory for the tribes who have led a decades-long campaign to restore the river. This week, as the final pieces are demolished, a 240-mile stretch of the Klamath will flow freely for the first time in more than a century — and salmon will get their best shot at long-term survival in the river.

“The salmon are going to their spawning grounds for the first time in 100 years,” said Ron Reed, 62, a member of the Karuk tribe who has been fighting for dam removal for half his life. “There’s a sense of pride. There’s a sense of health and wellness.”

Salmon play an outsize role in nourishing and holding together ecosystems, scientists say, and their plight has fueled a growing trend of dam removals nationwide. Of the 150 removals on the West Coast in the past decade — double that of the previous decade, according to data from American Rivers, an environmentalist group — most have benefited salmon. Chinook salmon, or king salmon, in the Klamath are predicted to increase by as much as 80 percent within the next three decades.

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Evacuate now warning issued along River Derwent as Tasmanians urged to prepare for floods — as it happened

By Esther Linder

By Elissa Steedman

By Daniel Miller

Topic: Floods

This blog is now closed. You can read the latest on the weather situation in Tasmania here .

Tasmanians have been told to expect further flooding and high winds as a second cold front approaches the state.

Take a look back at all of Sunday's updates from our blog.

River Derwent at Meadowbank Dam expected to reach major flood level overnight

Are schools closed and lots of other questions answered, another school closed on monday, submit a comment or question, live updates, that's all from the blog tonight, d by daniel miller.

Sorry to leave you now but it's time to wrap things up.

Stay safe overnight and keep across the latest warning and advice on the TasAlerts website .

We'll launch a new live blog tomorrow morning after 5am where you can get the latest information.

Key emergency information:

• View current Tasmanian weather warnings on the   BOM website   or at   ABC Emergency
• Monitor state-wide alerts on   TasAlerts website
• Check on power outages on the   TasNetworks website
• In an emergency, contact police, fire and ambulance on triple-zero (000)
• If you're isolated by floodwater, contact the SES on   132 500

You can see on the BOM's river level graph that it's sitting just above the moderate flood level of 6.1 metres (the yellow line).

You can view the most up to date   river graph on the BOM website here .

There's still an   evacuate now emergency flood warning   for   Meadowbank ,   Glenora ,   Bushy Park ,   Gretna ,   Macquarie Plains   and surrounding communities.

The BOM's Luke Johnston told the ABC the River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam was likely to reach or exceed major flood levels   sometime between midnight or the early hours of Monday morning .

"Some of the potential scenarios we're looking at tonight [are] putting things up towards the 2016 flood level, which was quite significant in the area,” he said.

My colleague Adam Holmes has prepared an explainer for a lot of frequently asked questions. It's well worth a read.

Some of the questions answered include:

• Is more rain and wind on the way?
• Where is the flooding?
• When will the power be restored?
• What schools are closed on Monday?
• What services are running?

And the all-important question:

• When will this be over?

Take a look.

St Brigid's Catholic School at New Norfolk is the third school to be closed.

It joins the other two:   Glenora District School, as well as   St James Catholic College in Cygnet.

17,000 homes and businesses without power

M by madeleine rojahn.

TasNetworks says about 17,000 customers are still without power .

That's down from a peak of 34,000 homes and businesses.

It's been a big job for TasNetworks staff to deal with so many outages and the wild conditions.

There are still 160 outages being reported .

TasNetworks says crews will be working through the night unless the weather makes it unsafe to do so.

If people lose power, they should prepare for it to be off for the whole night in case crews can't get there.

TasNetworks says there are days of work ahead due to the level of damage to infrastructure.

Let me tell you about a little app

Hey guys, visiting to the Dromedary area until Tuesday. Is there a local warning system via txt? Or is this the best channel for updates? TIA. - FeWsO

Hi! You can absolutely stick with us but can I take a moment to recommend to you the just-launched TasAlert app (official Tas government app).

It's brand new and if you download it on your phone you can check all the latest warnings. You can even set a custom zone on the map to receive phone notifications for.

T̶h̶i̶s̶ p̶o̶s̶t̶ p̶a̶i̶d̶ f̶o̶r̶ b̶y̶ t̶h̶e̶ T̶a̶s̶m̶a̶n̶i̶a̶n̶ G̶o̶v̶e̶r̶n̶m̶e̶n̶t̶.

(I've been told I'm not allowed to say that)

But seriously, it's useful. You can also keep up to date via the ABC Emergency page , which lists the warnings too.

Another surge of damaging weather is coming this evening

The Bureau of Meteorology has warned Tasmania is about to be hit by another surge of damaging, potentially destructive winds in the north and west of the state.

The south-east of the state is more sheltered.

The bureau's Luke Johnston said the winds would pick up on King Island first, and then between 7pm and 8pm on the north coast , with the worst of the winds hopefully clearing early Monday morning.

"It's going to be quite windy as the front makes its way through Bass Strait, and hopefully the worst of the winds will have contracted to just the west of Tasmania and clearing Flinders Island by around 4am," Mr Johnston said.

Mr Johnston also said he was also "paying strong attention" to the Tamar River levels, which would rise from 10pm.

"The area of concern is all that water coming from Bass Strait into the Tamar causing abnormally high water levels, much higher than you'd normally get from high tide, and potentially closing off the inbound lane of the West Tamar Highway ," he said.

"Some of the potential scenarios we're looking at tonight are putting things up towards the 2016 flood levels which are quite significant in the area."

Mr Johnston said the next flood warning would be sent out by 10pm tonight.

Hot showers, phone charging at Latrobe

The local council will open the Latrobe Youth Centre for a short window from 6am until 8:30am Monday morning for anyone nearby who needs a hot shower or to charge their phone.

Better get in quick!

Water flowing over the spillway at Repulse Dam

This was the sight at Repulse Dam , near Ouse , earlier today. You can see all the water flowing over the spillway and heading downstream.

This dam feeds water down into Meadowbank Lake, which in turn spills over Meadowbank Dam into the River Derwent , where an evacuate now flood warning is current.

Evacuate now warning for some communities along Derwent and Styx River

This is the latest from TasAlert :

A Flood Emergency Warning Evacuate now has been issued for Derwent River, Meadowbank to Macquarie Plains and Styx River, Bushy Park to Macquarie Plains and surrounds by Tasmania SES.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a major flood warning for the Derwent river.

Locations likely to be impacted are:   Meadowbank , Glenora , Bushy Park , Gretna , Macquarie Plains and surrounds

During the next 12 hours:

Some properties are likely to become isolated and/or inundated by flood waters.

Flood waters are a threat to safety.

Property, livestock, equipment, and crops are likely to be threatened by flood waters.

Driving conditions may be dangerous.

What to do:

If you live in the alert area and/or near the Derwent or Styx rivers, SES advises:

If you have a flood emergency plan, use it now.

Prepare your property (if safe to do so). This may include:

You might be wondering where the river is up to. Here's the latest data on the river height below Meadowbank Dam (upstream from Bushy Park, Glenora etc)

It's a bit hard to see on a small screen, but the blue line is the river level and you can see it's crossed above the moderate flooding level (in yellow)

Flooding at Bushy Park in Derwent Valley

Here's what the floodwaters look like at Bushy Park, north-west of Hobart. Some roads closed and soggy fields.

There's a major flood warning for the area.

One good thing…

We haven't lost power at Sandfly so I spent the day making sure my tanks catch all of this water. Plus my son gave me a Batman Pop Figure for Father's Day so that was awesome... - Andrew

At least the rain tanks are filling up. That's good to hear Andrew!

As someone who is on tank water as well, I've got two full and overflowing tanks now. A stark contrast to drought over the last year and having to get water carted in.

Update: Only one government school is closed

The Education Department alerts website previously listed three government schools that would be closed on Monday, but it turns out two of them were listed as a mistake (and weren't removed from the list after the last major event).

The government school closed tomorrow is:

• Glenora District School

There's also one Catholic school shut tomorrow:

• St James Catholic College , in Cygnet

I've updated the previous post on school closures to remove mention of the other two.

'It was an almighty gust': Roof blown off Hobart house

S by sophie jaggers.

A roof was blown off a house at Berriedale, in northern Hobart during the fierce winds on Saturday night, causing damage to several of the surrounding homes.

The gust of wind carried the roof over to the next street, knocking off the chimney and gutter of Anne Rutherford's house, and uprooting a number of her trees.

The debris hit powerlines and landed on the other side of the street, taking out power for some houses.

"I thought it [the wind] was going to blow our roof off because it was so strong," Ms Rutherford said.

"It was an almighty gust … one of those scary ones."

Comments are open

I've turned on comments on the blog. Let me know how you're coping with the crazy weather or how you've spent this wild Father's Day.

We've been hearing on the radio from some very cold people wrapped in multiple blankets trying to keep warm with the power out (and heaters not working). I hope you're faring a bit better!

To find the comments button, on mobile , it'll be above the first blog post, on desktop , it's near the top right of your screen.

Weather 'some of the roughest' the far north-west has seen

B by bec pridham.

While used to wild weather, father and son Anthony and Andrew Johnston, from Tasmania's far north-west coast, can't recall anything like this event.

Father Anthony, in his 70s, called it "some of the roughest" he's experienced in his whole life in the region.

"At times I thought my house was going to blow away, but luckily it didn't," he said. "The roof was rattling, the house was shaking a bit. I thought, well, I'm going to end up [down the road] in Stanley."

While his home in Smithton   is secure, he's been keeping his eye on the conditions and "his fingers crossed".

Meanwhile, his son, Andrew, from Marrawah , has been waiting eagerly for the power to return.

"It's been a bit of a pain in the bum, we've had no power since late Friday night, there's trees, powerlines, there's just mess everywhere," he said.

He's been getting by with a gas cooker and visits to the pub, like many in the community turning anywhere there's a generator.

He said he hadn't visited the beef farm he works at, but was expecting to clean up fallen trees in coming days.

He's also thankful that his home is holding strong.

"It's still upright, no damage, it sort of squeaks and creeks a little bit, but it's still there," he said.

But there's one thing he's looking forward to most, which he's gone without since Thursday night.

"I'm keen on a hot shower, so hopefully by tonight I can have a hot shower again," he said.

"I should just stand outside when the rain comes."

Schools closed on Monday — the list so far

Anxious parents might be wondering what'll happen come Monday morning, but at the moment we know of only one Tasmanian government schools that will be closed on Monday:

You can see the list of schools closed on the Department of Education's alerts website here .

There's also one Catholic school that will be closed on Monday.

Monitor the Facebook page or other official channels of your school, they're also letting parents know on there.

Despite the damage to a roof at Huonville High School that you might have seen, the school says it expects to be open tomorrow.

*Edit* The Education Department website previously listed Redpa and Riana primary schools as being closed on Monday. They've since corrected the list and removed those schools (they'll be open).

Good afternoon

Thanks for joining us today and I'm sorry it's not under better circumstances.

I'm Daniel and I'm taking over from Esther and Elissa for the afternoon and into the evening. I'll bring you the latest updates as they come to hand.

As a Huon Valley resident myself, it's been a bit hairy with trees down and no power over Father's Day. Thankfully, the office has power so I can be with you!

Emergency grants available for impacted residents in Derwent Valley and Central Highlands

E by elissa steedman.

The state government has shared some more information on the emergency grants available for impacted residents.

Those in the Derwent Valley who have been impacted by floodwaters or who have become isolated due to road closures are eligible.

Emergency assistance grants are available to help residents access essentials and appropriate shelter.

The grant funds available are:

• $250 per adult (18 years and over)  
• $125 per dependent child (under 18 years)  
• A maximum of $1,000 for any one family

Applications for Emergency Assistance Grants can be made online via Department of Premier and Cabinet - Community Grants .

For further information, members of the public can visit the TasRECOVERY website .

Those needing telephone assistance can contact the Tasmanian Emergency Information Service on 1800 567 567.    

Showers, charging facilities on offer

Some facilities across the state have opened their doors this afternoon to help those without power.

The City of Launceston Leisure and Aquatic Centre is offering hot showers and mobile phone charging areas.

People are just asked to bring their own towels, toiletries and chargers.

And in Huon Valley, the Geeveston Community Centre is open for showers, phone charging and cups of tea.

The Huonville Salvos is also open for anyone needing a charge or a light meal.  

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Workers breach key Klamath dams, allowing salmon to swim freely for the first time in a century

Workers have breached the final dams on a key section of the Klamath River, clearing the way for salmon to swim freely through a major watershed near the California-Oregon border for the first time in more than a century. (AP produced by Javier Arciga)

This image provided by Matthew John Mais shows crews working at the Iron Gate cofferdam site along the Klamath River on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Siskiyou County, Calif. (Matthew John Mais via AP)

In this image provided by Matthew John Mais, members of the Yurok Tribe react as crews work to breach the final dams on a key section of the Klamath River at the Iron Gate cofferdam site on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Siskiyou County, Calif. (Matthew John Mais via AP)

In this image provided by Matthew John Mais, Amy Bowers Cordalis poses at the Iron Gate cofferdam site along the Klamath River on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Siskiyou County, Calif. (Matthew John Mais via AP)

In this image provided by Matthew John Mais, people watch crews working at the Iron Gate cofferdam site along the Klamath River on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Siskiyou County, Calif. (Matthew John Mais via AP)

FILE - The Klamath River winds runs along Highway 96 on June 7, 2021, near Happy Camp, Calif. (AP Photo/Nathan Howard, File)

This image provided by Swiftwater Films shows a downstream view of crews working at the Iron Gate coffer dam site along the Klamath River on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, in Siskiyou County, Calif. (Shane Anderson/Swiftwater Films via AP)

FILE - Jamie Holt, lead fisheries technician for the Yurok Tribe, right, and Gilbert Myers count dead chinook salmon pulled from a trap in the lower Klamath River on June 8, 2021, in Weitchpec, Calif. (AP Photo/Nathan Howard, File)

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Workers breached the final dams on a key section of the Klamath River on Wednesday, clearing the way for salmon to swim freely through a major watershed near the California-Oregon border for the first time in more than a century as the largest dam removal project in U.S. history nears completion.

Crews used excavators to remove rock dams that have been diverting water upstream of two dams , Iron Gate and Copco No. 1, both of which were already almost completely removed. With each scoop, more and more river water was able to flow through the historic channel. The work has given salmon a passageway to key swaths of habitat just in time for the fall Chinook, or king salmon, spawning season.

Standing at Iron Gate Wednesday morning, Amy Bowers Cordalis, a Yurok tribal member and attorney for the tribe, cried as she watched water spill over the former dam and slowly flow back into the river.

Bowers Cordalis has fought for the removal of the Klamath dams since 2002, when she saw some of the tens of thousands of salmon die in the river from a bacterial outbreak caused by low water and warm temperatures. She said watching the river return to its natural channel felt like she was witnessing its rebirth.

“It was surreal. It was so emotional. I felt so hopeful and so satisfied that we have restored this river,” she said. “And looking at it you could almost hear the river crying, ‘I am free, I am free.’”

The demolition comes about a month before removal of four towering dams on the Klamath was set to be completed as part of a national movement to let rivers return to their natural flow and to restore ecosystems for fish and other wildlife.

As of February, more than 2,000 dams had been removed in the U.S., the majority in the last 25 years, according to the advocacy group American Rivers. Among them were dams on Washington state’s Elwha River, which flows out of Olympic National Park into the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and Condit Dam on the White Salmon River, a tributary of the Columbia.

“I am excited to move into the restoration phase of the Klamath River,” Russell ‘Buster’ Attebery, chairman of the Karuk Tribe, said in a statement. “Restoring hundreds of miles of spawning grounds and improving water quality will help support the return of our salmon, a healthy, sustainable food source for several Tribal Nations.”

Salmon are culturally and spiritually significant to the tribe, along with others in the region.

The Klamath was once known as the third-largest salmon-producing river on the West Coast. But after power company PacifiCorp built the dams to generate electricity between 1918 and 1962, the structures halted the natural flow of the river and disrupted the lifecycle of the region’s salmon, which spend most of their life in the Pacific Ocean but return up their natal rivers to spawn. The fish population then dwindled dramatically, jumpstarting decades of advocacy from tribes and environmental groups, culminating in 2022 when federal regulators approved a plan to remove the dams .

Since then, the smallest of the four dams, known as Copco No. 2, has been removed. Crews also drained the reservoirs of the other three dams and started removing those structures in March.

Along the Klamath, the dam removals won’t be a major hit to the power supply. At full capacity, they produced less than 2% of PacifiCorp’s energy — enough to power about 70,000 homes. Hydroelectric power produced by dams is considered a clean, renewable source of energy, but many larger dams in the U.S. West have become a target for environmental groups and tribes because of the harm they cause to fish and river ecosystems.

The project was expected to cost about $500 million — paid for by taxpayers and PacifiCorps ratepayers.

Oregon state Sen. Dennis Linthicum, a Republican, has argued against the dam removal project, saying the project removes important sites for water storage, flood control and fire prevention.

“We have fisheries, hatcheries that have been in place and salmon have been going to for years, and somehow that’s ‘not good enough,’” he said. “The salmon have to continue up past the dam, past J.C. Boyle, to make history,” noting a dam upstream.

It’s unclear how quickly salmon will return to their historical habitats and the river will heal. There have already been reports of salmon at the mouth of the river, starting their river journey. Michael Belchik, senior water policy analyst for the Yurok Tribe, said he is hopeful they’ll get past the Iron Gate dam soon.

“I think we’re going to have some early successes,” he said. “I’m pretty confident we’ll see some fish going above the dam. If not this year, then for sure next year.”

There are two other Klamath dams farther upstream, but they are smaller and allow salmon to pass via fish ladders — a series of pools that fish can leap through to get past a dam.

Mark Bransom, chief executive of the Klamath River Renewal Corporation, the nonprofit entity created to oversee the project, noted that it took about a decade for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe to start fishing again after the removal of the Elwha dams.

“I don’t know if anybody knows with any certainty what it means for the return of fish,” he said. “It’ll take some time. You can’t undo 100 years’ worth of damage and impacts to a river system overnight.”

What is the summary of the will of the river by alfredo gonzales?

Analysis of the essay The Will of a River by Alfredo Q. Gonzales The "Will of a River" by Alfredo Q. Gonzales, talks about the life of man on earth. The river is likened to a person's life. Firstly, it shows that it is an undeniable fact that there are many trials, problems and difficulties that one encounters in life. Sometimes these circumstances are considered to be negative. There are many hindrances and obstacles that one faces in life. How are they dealt with? The person must have patience and endurance to hurdle testings and even adversaries in life. There are those who easily get dismayed and discouraged. They surrender or even retreat, but there are those who persevere and do not easily lose hope, like the river. Secondly, it also speaks of determination to reach the goals of life. If we cannot overcome the obstacles, we can undercome them as aptly expressed by the author. Have the optimism to reach your goal and possess an outlook in life not in pessimism but in hope. You have that optimism to reach your goal and your outlook in life must not be one in pessimism but of hope. When we experience hardships in life or when things get rough, we must not quit. Just stick to the fight. One has to live his life faithfully and be a blessing to others. This is why the river exists. Without doubt this is the noble reason for our existence on earth. You are not just living for your self but you live firstly for God and for other people, as well. The popular saying, "No man is an island" suggests that you cannot live alone but you need other people and they need you, too. Whatever you possess (talents, abilities, or it could even be riches) you have to share them to other people. Be generous and not selfish. You may comfort others, help those who are in need and even be able to sacrifice for the sake of other people. This could be the meaning of life. If nature, like the river, which we consider devoid of feelings or emotions, fulfills its duty rightfully, how much more for man who was created by God in His own image with emotions, will, and intellect? One must consider his responsibility to others and must solemnly see the need to care and have compassion for others. With reverence, man must recognize the fact that the things he possesses in life comes from God. His life comes from the creator. He draws his strength from God. The things that he shares with others are gifts or blessings from the Lord. He lives by the grace of the Almighty God. And the same grace he must show to others. He can do nothing without God in his life. All his achievements, his victories, his possessions are attained or obtained because of God. What he is and what he has is all because of Him. Like a mountain, where the river draws its power from to be able to carry on, man has God. Like a mountain, big and high, God, the Omnipotent is the source of all, the source of strength, hope, and the courage of man to go on with and stick to his fight. Only that man has to trust and believe that God will enable him to move on and will help him, never to desert nor to forsake. Therefore, a man should be faithful to his calling, believing that God will be able to keep him from falling. And in His promise he will trust for He will be faithful to finish the work He has begun to each and everyone's life. -Sharon Rose S. Germo

The essay "The Will of a River" by Alfredo Q. Gonzales, talks about a man with a friend and his son walking the course of a river. He notices as they walk that at one point the river can't be seen... it has gone underground or something, because no matter where he looks at that point, it is undetectable. In other places, the river seemed small or weak, but he knew that farther down, closer to the ocean it was strong and flowing.

He likens the river to our lives, comparing the river's dedication to get to the ocean to our dedication as we encounter obstacles in our lives. Like rivers, our goals should be to continue and live for the rest of creation. A river's strength and determination would be less if their source were not the high and lofty mountains, and we would be less if our source and power did not also come from on high (read: God).

My favorite quotation from the essay is "These resolute and sublime souls all reminded me of what our river taught me-that if we cannot overcome obstacles, we can undercome them." Here, Alfredo is saying that sometimes we can't face obstacles head on, but like the river, if we have determination to reach our goals, we can flow around or under our obstacles instead... finding a way, even in the toughest times.

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Essay On River

500 words essay on river.

Rivers are the backbone of human civilizations which provide freshwater that is the basic necessity for human life. We cannot live without water and rivers are the largest water bodies for freshwater. In fact, all civilizations in the past and present were born near river banks. In other words, they are veins of the earth that make life possible. Through an essay on rivers, we will take a look at their importance and how to save them.

Importance of Rivers

We refer to rivers as the arteries of any country. No living organism can live without water and rivers are the most important source of water. Almost all the early civilizations sprang up on the river banks.

It is because, from ancient times, people realized the fertility of the river valleys. Thus, they began to settle down there and cultivate the fertile valleys. Moreover, rivers originate from mountains which carry down rock, sand and soil from them.

Then they enter plains and water keeps moving slowly from the mountainsides. As a result, they deposit fertile soil. When the river overflows, this fertile soil deposits on the banks of rivers. Thus, bringing fresh fertile soil constantly to the fields.

Most importantly, rivers help in agriculture. In fact, a lot of farmers depend on rivers for agricultural purposes. Rivers have the ability to turn deserts into productive farms. Further, we can use them for constructing dams as well.

Further, rivers also are important highways. That is to say, they offer the cheapest method of transport. Before road and railways, rivers were essential means of transportation and communication.

In addition, rivers bring minerals down from hills and mountains. We construct damns across the river for generating hydel power and also preserve the wildlife. Further, they also come in use for encouraging tourism and developing fisheries.

Save Rivers

As pollution is on the rise, it has become more important than ever to save rivers. We must take different measures to do so. First of all, we must use biodegradable cleaning products and not use chemical products for body washing.

Further, we must not waste water when we shower. After that, we must install the displacement device in the back of the toilet for consuming less water. It is also essential to turn the tap off while brushing or shaving.

Moreover, one must also switch off the lights and unplug devices when not in use. This way we save electricity which in turn saves water that goes into the production of electricity. Always remember to never throw trash in the river.

Insulating your pipes will save energy and also prevent water wastage. Similarly, watering the plants early morning or late evening will prevent the loss of water because of evaporation . Finally, try to use recycled water for a carwash to save water.

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Conclusion of the Essay on River

Rivers are essential as they are nature’s blessings for human beings. It provides us with so many things but nowadays, they are being polluted on a very large scale. We must all come together to prevent this from happening and saving our rivers for a better future.

FAQ of Essay on River

Question 1: What is the importance of rivers?

Answer 1: Rivers are important as they carry water and nutrients to areas all around the earth. Further, rivers play quite an important part of the water cycle, as they act as drainage channels for surface water. Most importantly, they provide excellent habitat and food for many of the earth’s organisms.

Question 2: How can we protect our rivers?

Answer 2: We can protect our rivers by segregating our household garbage into biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste. Moreover, volunteering with NGOs and community groups is also great option to save rivers from pollution.

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