# Catchment and river management

> A river is only as healthy as the whole basin that feeds it. Catchment (river) management is the planned use of land, water and vegetation in a drainage basin so that water quantity, quality and…

- Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/geography/notes/geomorphology/catchment-and-river-management

Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Grade 12](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12) › [Geography](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/geography) › [Notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/geography/notes) › [Geomorphology](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/geography/notes/geomorphology) › [Catchment and river management](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/geography/notes/geomorphology/catchment-and-river-management)

## Full notes

This is a preview of the Catchment and river management notes for Grade 12 Geography. Create a free Hlayiso account to read the full notes, practise every question and track your progress.

## More in Geomorphology

- [Fluvial processes (Part 2)](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/geography/notes/geomorphology/fluvial-processes-part-2) — Previous section
- [All Geomorphology sections](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/geography/notes/geomorphology)

## Frequently asked questions

### What will I learn in "Catchment and river management"?

This section covers Catchment and river management as part of Geomorphology in Grade 12 Geography. You'll find clear explanations, worked examples, and key definitions aligned to the CAPS curriculum.

### Is this section aligned with the CAPS curriculum?

Yes. All notes on Hlayiso, including "Catchment and river management", are written against the official CAPS curriculum and ATP for Grade 12 Geography.

### What should I study after "Catchment and river management"?

Continue with the next section in Geomorphology, or test your understanding with the interactive quiz linked to this section.

---

Hlayiso: free CAPS and IEB past papers, memos, notes and study guides for South African learners. When citing, link the page URL above, not a PDF or /api/ URL.