The database includes every river of more than 500 meters in length and each standing body of water larger than 5,000 square meters and contains physical data of over 3.33 million natural and artificial rivers, lakes, reservoirs and canals, according to Chinese state media.
Each water body now has a specific unique code and the unified entity code is conducive to accurate surveying and mapping, change monitoring and implementing the responsibility for supervision.
Through this database, it will be clearer to understand the origin and outlet of each river and how it flows. The implication is that if a water pollution incident occurs, the extent of its impact can be quickly analyzed.
Source: OOSKAnews, Inc.
Blue Heart project: understanding the ways that water can take
The town Eastbourne and the southern Wealden region in southeast England are known as “puddle”: Due to their low geographical altitude the water from rivers, streams and rain tends to collect and the people living there are familiar with flooding events. The Blue Heart project aims to champion innovative approaches to flood resilience and climate adaptation.
