Environmental Flow (EF)

Environmental Flow (EF) refers to the carefully managed amount of water that is left in rivers or streams to maintain healthy ecosystems. It ensures that aquatic plants and animals have enough water to survive, supports water quality, and sustains the ecosystem’s natural functions. EF balances human needs, like water for farming and cities, with the health of the environment. Proper EF helps prevent issues like habitat loss, reduced biodiversity, and degraded water quality, ensuring rivers can support both ecological health and human activities over the long term.