What is another word for watercourses?
Pronunciation: [wˈɔːtəkˌɔːsɪz] (IPA) 
Watercourses, often known as streams or rivers, are essential natural resources that provide clean water for plants, animals, and humans alike. Other alternatives to the term "watercourses" include waterways, rivulets, brooks, creeks, and canals. These synonyms signify various sizes and forms of flowing water, from small streams to large rivers and man-made canals. Watercourses can also be described as channels, runnels, or even gutters in urban settings. The synonym that is used largely depends on the context and intended emphasis of the author. Regardless of the term used, watercourses deserve our protection and care to ensure their availability for future generations.
