Canals

Canals are artificial waterways constructed for the purpose of transporting goods, providing irrigation and providing a water source for drinking and other uses. Canals allow ships and boats to travel between distant points on a given body of water. Canals are often used in flood control, to reduce flooding potential of rivers, as well as to provide a water source for irrigation and drinking. Canals are important for the transportation of goods and for the efficient management of water resources. They also provide employment to many people by opening up areas for tourism and recreation.