River Health

River health reflects the overall condition of a river’s ecosystem, indicating its ability to support diverse plants, animals, and natural processes. It considers factors like water quality, flow, habitat, and biodiversity. A healthy river has clean water, stable banks, and a variety of species, showing that natural functions are maintained. Impacts such as pollution, overuse, or alteration of flow can harm this balance, reducing the river’s vitality. Monitoring river health helps identify environmental issues and guides conservation efforts to ensure rivers continue to provide ecological, recreational, and economic benefits for communities.