new urban hydrology Flashcards
1
Q
what does a river want to do
A
curve and bend - humans limit and prevent this movement of water
2
Q
what is the ethos of soft engineering
A
giving rivers the space and meander ended
3
Q
impacts of restoring meanders
A
slows downstream passage of flood water
has large ecological benefits
4
Q
what are the positives of restoring wetlands
A
improves lateral connectivity
ecological benefits of biodiversity
5
Q
positives of improving sustainable urban drainage system
A
reduces flod risks
improves water quality
