D&B_CGP_S.2 Waterbody Preservation
GSAS-D&B CGP Training
Keyword(s)
waterbody, preservation, existing water bodies, hydrological test, environmental test, sampling analyses, visual inspections, natural waterbodies, local regulations, coastal protection, groundwater protection
Publisher
Gulf Organisation for Research & Development

Description
Waterbodies are defined as any area that holds surface or groundwater including, but not limited to, streams, rivers, lakes, estuaries, bays, gulfs, or aquifers. These waterbodies are home to a variety of flora and fauna. Coastline development not only affects the quality of nearby waterbodies, but also the overall ecological health of the habitats dependent on them. Furthermore, in a region with limited precipitation and shrinking groundwater levels, it is especially important to conserve the remaining amount of naturally available fresh water.
Objective
To minimize ecological degradation of waterbodies affected by the development.