Rivers of Classical Antiquity

Culture

Book Review: Is a River Alive? by Robert Macfarlane – The Shifting Baseline and the Fight for River Personhood

Robert Macfarlane doesn’t hand you a pre-packaged truth; he challenges you to recognize the life that existed long before we tried to map it. From the Māori truths of the Whanganui to the silt and flow of the Magpie, this review looks at the persistence required to return our waterways to their rightful status as persons. It’s time to wake the law from a greedy dream.

Kuba Sheppard March 15, 2026

News

USA – Hawaii (O’ahu / Maui) Flood Update: Waikane Stream Levels Rising in Waikane, Waialua, and Kihei Amid Kona Storm

Current monitoring shows water levels nearing bank-full at the Kamehameha Highway bridge at Waikane Stream as of March 14, 2026. The unrelenting “Kona Low” system has saturated the islands, leaving residents to wonder if aging drainage infrastructure can withstand the projected 15-inch rainfall totals before the storm drifts north.

Kuba Sheppard March 14, 2026

News

South Ethiopia Flood Update: Kulfo and Sego Rivers Levels Rising in Gacho Baba, Bonke

Current monitoring shows water levels nearing bank-full at the Gacho Baba and Bonke district crossings as of March 12, 2026. The rapid inundation has left several communities isolated, creating a curiosity gap between the sudden surge of the Kulfo River and the long-term infrastructure stability of the Gamo Zone.

Kuba Sheppard March 12, 2026

News

Australia Northern Territory Flood Update: Katherine River Levels Rising in Katherine, Wugularr, and Daly River

Current monitoring shows water levels nearing bank-full at the Katherine Bridge gauge as of March 11, 2026. Residents are facing widespread disruption as monsoon-driven inflows trigger significant flooding, cutting off major transport routes and forcing the complete evacuation of hospital facilities and remote riverine communities.

Kuba Sheppard March 11, 2026

News

Guayas Basin, Ecuador Flood Update: Guayas and Babahoyo River Levels Rising in Babahoyo, Jujan, and Guayaquil

Current monitoring shows water levels nearing bank-full at the Babahoyo-Daule confluence as of March 9, 2026. While the coastal lowlands are accustomed to seasonal rains, the current synchronization of high-tide resistance and record-breaking upstream discharge is creating a dangerous bottleneck that threatens to submerge key transit corridors and agricultural heartlands.

Kuba Sheppard March 9, 2026

Science

What is the International Day of Action for Rivers? Origins and Impact

Rivers are the plumbing of the planet. The International Day of Action for Rivers is the annual audit of this global infrastructure. Learn the mechanics of river health and the data behind the flow.

Kuba Sheppard March 8, 2026