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Rain gardens, also known as "bioretention areas," are shallow depressions designed to collect and vegetate stormwater with the goal of allowing water to infiltrate naturally into the soil. The primary function of these systems is to manage surface runoff generated by impervious surfaces in urban areas—such as rooftops, roadways, sidewalks, and parking lots—while improving water quality and contributing to groundwater recharge. Historical Context and Principles The proliferation of impervious sur

Akyar Dam is one of the water infrastructure facilities located within the boundaries of Ankara province in Türkiye. Constructed between 1992 and 2000, it was designed to supply water to Eğrekkaya Dam. It is situated approximately 90 km north of Ankara, 12 km from the district of Kızılcahamam. Physical Characteristics Akyar Dam features a transmission line 13,347 meters long and 1,000 mm in diameter that supplies water to Eğrekkaya Dam. The dam has a maximum water capacity of 56,000,000 cubic me

World Water Day is observed internationally on 22 March each year to raise awareness of the importance of water for life, food security, health and economic development. Declared by the United Nations, this day aims to generate awareness about the sustainable management of water resources and water conservation. World Water Day is organized to emphasize water’s vital importance for people and ecosystems, draw attention to the plight of individuals without access to clean water, and promote consc

Turfan Karez System is a traditional water management system in the Turfan Basin in southern Eastern Turkistan, designed to bring groundwater to the surface for use in agriculture and settlements. The system is based on connecting vertical shafts, dug at regular intervals, with horizontal underground tunnels that channel water from the foothills of mountains to populated areas. This system is regarded as a product of the Uyghur people’s creativity, collective labor, and harmonious relationship w