Objectives & Functions
- Formulating natural river profiles.
- Identifying erosion and deposition reaches and existing level of erosions in rivers.
- Studying of flood behavior of main river basins.
- Analyzing flood storage capacities along the river and mapping.
- Studying energy management of the river basins.
- Identifying level of water pollution in rivers and implementing programmes to prevent pollution.
- Sediment transport studies in identified rivers.
- Implementation of river bank conservation works.
- Formulating land use policy on river reservations.
- Identifying public recreation opportunities in riverine environment.
- Conducting programs for public awareness on conservation of river basins.
Head of Section
Eng. Prasanna Thilakarathna
Director of Irrigation - Riverine Management
Director of Irrigation - Riverine Management
Office: +94 112 588 837
Mobile:+94 716 890 308
Fax: +94 112 588 837
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