Towards a New Philosophy of River Engineering in Japan
Rivers are an important part of nature. River regime always changes in accordance with natural law. Rivers react to human activity including river works, often with an undesirable effect. River management must be planned sensitively from upstream to the sea. River basin management is
necessary for flood control, water resources development and conservation.
Document Type: Research Article
Affiliations: Professor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo, Japan and Senior Programme Adviser, United Nations University, Japan
Publication date: 01 December 2009
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