riverscape

[ riv-er-skeyp ]

noun

1. a view, painting, etc., of a river and the land surrounding or adjacent to it.

Word History and Origins

Origin of riverscape¹

First recorded in 1900–05; river ¹ + -scape

Example Sentences

“Beavers are really powerful within the riverscape and the river corridors, but they are not going to walk up hill slopes and mountainsides and deal with forests up there,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

The walkway has been an objective for the West Central Indiana Economic Development District for the past decade, and a priority for the Wabash Valley Riverscape organization.

From Washington Times

And a computer simulation in the new study suggests interbreeding occurred long before humans modified the riverscape with the dams that prevent many spring salmon from reaching their upriver breeding grounds.

From Science Magazine

Squads of scientists have packed in 1,000 pounds of gear by mule train for riverscape surveys, counting fish in every riffle, glide and pool.

From Seattle Times

“What an opportunity for Vigo County and Terre Haute to be able to come out of downtown Terre Haute, ride your bike down here, visit this pollinator planting, see the wetlands, go to Dewey Point. What an awesome trail system for the Vigo County parks system,” said county parks Superintendent Adam Grossman on Wednesday as officials and Riverscape organization supporters visited the site.

From Washington Times