freshwater river
Non-saline flowing water
A freshwater river is a flowing body of water with low salt content, as opposed to brackish or saltwater rivers that mix with ocean water near their mouths.
The term is slightly redundant since most rivers are freshwater by nature, but it emphasizes the distinction when relevant: The freshwater river supports trout and bass rather than marine species.
- tributaryStream entering larger river
- hydroelectricityElectricity from moving water
- wetlandWaterlogged land ecosystem
- irrigationArtificial water supply for agriculture
- watershedDrainage area boundary
floodplain · flood control · headwaters · habitat restoration · meander · delta · canoe · migratory birds · aquatic plants · salmon · wild trout · fish species · fly fishing · bass fishing · navigation · streamflow · algae · fishing industry
freshwater riverocean
Massive saltwater body
sea · saltwater · marine environment · brackish water · brine
freshwater riverpond
Small still body
freshwater lake · reservoir · standing water · stagnant pool · ocean
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