channel straightening

• this is channel straightening

  
• channel straightening

  the rivers course is straightened - meanders are cut out by building artificial straight channels
• benefit of channel straightening

  water is moved out of the area quickly, because it doesnt travel as far, which reduces flood risk
• benefit of channel straightening

  it can improve navigation for shipping so it will encourage increased trade
• benefit of channel straightening

  homeowners will have confidence to invest in their properties as they no longer need expect to be flooded and insurance costs should go down
• cost of channel straightening

  flooding is more likely downstream of the straightened section as the water reaches it faster
• cost of channel straightening

  there is m ore erosion of the bed and banks due to a faster velocity
• cost of channel straightening

  it is expensive to do initially and requires regular dredging to ensure it works effectively, leading to an on-going expense
• cost of channel straightening

  the natural rive system is changed and so are habitats
• cost of channel straightening

  straightened rivers usually have a concrete lining, so it is unattractive