as in canal
an open man-made passageway for water
the Erie Canal was superseded by a much larger waterway, the New York State Barge Canal
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In excess, these nutrients fuel the growth of algae blooms in waterways, which steal away oxygen that underwater life needs to survive.
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Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
The city of Atlanta has reached an undisclosed settlement over claims the public safety training center's construction polluted a nearby waterway and violated the Clean Water Act.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
Spend your days kayaking these waterways, horseback riding in pursuit of tapir sightings, and getting to know the communities who live in harmony with this rugged environment.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2024
An average of 15,000 tons of leaves are kept out of sewer systems and waterways through the city’s program, DPW estimates.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
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Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
The city of Atlanta has reached an undisclosed settlement over claims the public safety training center's construction polluted a nearby waterway and violated the Clean Water Act.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
Spend your days kayaking these waterways, horseback riding in pursuit of tapir sightings, and getting to know the communities who live in harmony with this rugged environment.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2024
An average of 15,000 tons of leaves are kept out of sewer systems and waterways through the city’s program, DPW estimates.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Waterway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterway. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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