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Part of the Fraser River in British Columbia between Hope and Agassiz, in July 2020. It is estimated that more than half of the gravel sections along the river have been hardened with riprap. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Overuse of riprap to prevent riverbank erosion is harming B.C. rivers

Riprap can bury the spawning habitats of fish, increase river temperatures and exacerbate erosion elsewhere. There are alternative ways to stabilize riverbanks.
Riverbanks are reinforced to reduce flood risks, but these techniques reduce biodiversity and limit public accessibility. (Shutterstock)

We must rethink the way we build along the St. Lawrence River

The sustainable and inclusive development of the St. Lawrence River is essential. A prolonged laissez-faire attitude will have harmful consequences on people and the environment.
Teetering: Abergeldie Castle. Russell Cheyne

How to stop a castle falling into a river

Storm Frank has left one of the Queen’s neighbours in Aberdeenshire on the verge of collapsing into a river. Here’s what you do about it.

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