Rivers
Why Rivers Bend Instead of Running Straight
Why rivers bend instead of running straight: learn to read banks, flow and sediment, and distinguish visible change…
The reading room
All pieces
Explore explanations, comparisons and ways to read freshwater landscapes. Each piece takes one question about water and land and follows it to a clear stopping point.
Wetlands
Marsh, Fen or Swamp: What Sets Them Apart?
Marsh, fen or swamp? Compare plants, peat and water sources to describe a wetland more clearly in the field and…
Watersheds
The Ridge That Sends Rain in Two Directions
A watershed divide separates neighbouring catchments. Learn how to trace its boundary on a contour map and spot where…
Water Cycle
The Water Cycle Is Not a Neat Loop
The water cycle is not a neat loop. Learn to read its arrows, follow branching routes through soil and streams, and…
Water Maps
How to Read Blue Lines on a Map
Learn how to read blue lines on a map by tracing their connections, comparing local detail and interpreting the…
Our point of view
Water leaves clues in the land.
Look at the channel, the surrounding ground and the route downstream. Each offers a different clue; none tells the whole story alone.