Waterway management

Waterway management involves overseeing and maintaining rivers, lakes, and canals to ensure their safe, efficient, and sustainable use. This includes controlling navigation conditions, preventing flooding, managing water quality, and protecting aquatic ecosystems. It involves planning infrastructure like dams, locks, and navigation channels, as well as monitoring environments, regulating water levels, and implementing policies to balance ecological health with human needs such as transportation, recreation, and industry. Effective waterway management helps sustain water resources, supports economic activities, and reduces risks related to flooding and environmental degradation.