river basin
river basin
Definition
river basin
noun
the area drained by a river and its tributaries
river basin
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- large: The river and its tributaries form the Thames Basin, the largest river basin in the United Kingdom ( UK ).
Modifies a noun
- district: The Solent lies in the southeast river basin district.
- management: This more detailed categorisation will enable us to focus our efforts in the first round of river basin management planning.
- planning: This more detailed categorisation will enable us to focus our efforts in the first round of river basin management planning.
- characterisation: Access is also given here to resources on river basin characterisation and planning.
- model: The river basin model, which looks at the inputs and outputs of the system, helps to drive sustainable use of resources.
- process: The assessment is important because it will inform monitoring programs and provide a starting point for the river basin management planning process.
Noun used with modifier
- pilot: This Strategy includes the publication of guidance and technical documents, the results from pilot river basin management schemes and an information exchange platform.
