Rivers are one type of natural resource in the human environment. Rivers are useful for many things, from being a source of water for living creatures in the vicinity to being a habitat for animals and plants. For humans, rivers can be used as irrigation for rice fields, power plants, and a place to earn a living.
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The river is a source of clean water |
Water is a renewable natural resource, so water must be kept clean and sustainable. This is done so that we do not experience a clean water crisis to a drought. Then, how to maintain the sustainability of the river.
- Not Polluting the River
River water pollution is caused by irresponsible human activities. Water pollution is the entry of foreign substances such as chemicals into the water. Usually, these chemicals come from factory waste or agricultural waste that can damage the aquatic ecosystem.
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Clearwater river |
Disposing of garbage carelessly will also pollute river water. All types of garbage and waste should not be dumped in the river because it will disrupt the river ecosystem. Water pollution that occurs due to waste dumps carelessly into rivers and ditches can cause pollution.
- Preserving Forests and Plants
Forests located around rivers or upstream of rivers have an important role in river sustainability. Trees and plants in the upper reaches of this river can help prevent erosion.
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The river behind me is eroding |
Erosion can bring soil, sand, rocks, and so on along with water and make the depth of the river decrease. If the river gets shallower, the river water will decrease in volume, and plants and animals that live in the river can also be disturbed.
Let's keep the river clean and preserve the ecosystem around the river so that erosion does not occur!