"Environmental hydraulics is the examination of the physical, chemical and biological attributes of flowing water, with the objective of protecting and enhancing the quality of the environment, including public welfare" - Canadian Hydraulics Centre

Environmental hydraulics includes:

• coastal ecosystem management
• river and watershed management
• flood management and dam break
• chemical and oil spill migration
• water quality and pollutant transport
• sediment transport including shoreline erosion and dredged spoil disposal
• aquaculture management
• environmental informations and simulation systems

Using sophisticated numerical models, and in some cases physical models, the Canadian Hydraulics Centre examines the nature of environmental hydraulics problems and develops potential solutions. photo courtesy of the Canadian Hydraulics Centre

---

Associated Sites:

Canadian Hydraulics Centre