Wikipedia:WikiProject Rivers#Rivers with multiple names

This WikiProject Rivers aims primarily to describe the Earth's rivers in a consistent and complete fashion. Waterfalls on rivers are also within the scope of this project.

Classification standards for river articles uses the standard classifications and definitions, including

• Stub
• Start
• C
• B
• A
• Good Article (GA)
• List
• Featured List (FL)

Pages that are Category, Disambig, File, Portal, Project, and Template should be classified as such. Pages that are Redirects should be classified NA.

The classification, Class=, is set in the WikiProject Rivers template. See this proposal on dividing a topic into a hierarchy.

The Importance, Importance=, is set in the WikiProject Rivers template to one of the following: Top, High, Mid, Low, NA. Articles without importance show an importance of ???.

• Improve the quality of river articles, striving for featured articles (currently {{PAGESINCATEGORY:FA-Class River articles}} articles), featured lists (currently {{PAGESINCATEGORY:FL-Class River articles}} articles), and Rivers recognized content.
• Improve articles by reviewing articles that have been nominated for deletion, merging, splitting or renaming (see #Article alerts).
• Improve articles by reviewing and making changes to articles in the #Cleanup listing
• Update river articles that need attention, maps, images, infoboxes, etc. Maintenance of river articles includes adding infoboxes, adding importance, adding maps, adding images, and assessing quality
• Articles needing Infobox rivers (needs-infobox=Yes): :Category:River articles needing infoboxes ({{PAGESINCATEGORY:River articles needing infoboxes}} articles)
• Unassessed River Articles (class=): :Category:Unassessed River articles ({{PAGESINCATEGORY:Unassed River articles}} articles)
• Unknown Importance River Articles (importance=): :Category:Unknown-importance River articles ({{PAGESINCATEGORY:Unknown-importance River articles}})
• Needs maps (mapneeded=Yes): :Category:River articles needing maps ({{PAGESINCATEGORY:River articles needing maps}})
• Needs attention (attention=Yes): :Category:River articles needing attention ({{PAGESINCATEGORY:River articles needing attention}})

The parent of this WikiProject is the WikiProject Geography.

• Waterfalls task force formerly WikiProject Waterfalls focused on Waterfalls
• Wikipedia:WikiProject River Thames

For naming in geography:

• WikiProject Country subdivisions#Naming

Projects covering other geographical features:

• WikiProject Glaciers
• WikiProject Lakes
• WikiProject Mountains
• WikiProject UK Waterways
• WikiProject Ecoregions

Related topics:

• WikiProject Water

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{{See also|Wikipedia:WikiProject Directory/Description/WikiProject Rivers}}

Please feel free to add yourself here in alphabetical order, and to indicate any areas of particular interest.

1. {{User|Advanstra}}
2. {{User|Afil}}
3. {{User|Anupamdutta73}}
4. ARoseWolf - Rivers in Alaska
5. Andy Mabbett = {{User|Pigsonthewing}}
6. {{User|Arbustum}} – focusing on rivers in Poland, eg Grajcarek
7. {{User|Are1718}} – Rivers in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
8. {{User|Atlantic306}} – Rivers in Scotland
9. {{User|Awickert}} – river morphology
10. Baeddelgeuse (talk) 01:44, 9 January 2025 (UTC)
11. {{User|Bbossoxx}} – Rivers in Burundi, Tanzania, Kenya and Zambia
12. {{User|Bill McKenna}}
13. {{User|Callanecc}}
14. Oak 00:14, 28 November 2024 (UTC)
15. {{User|Chongkian}} - Rivers in Taiwan
16. {{User|CJK09}} - North America, especially the western US, especially California, especially the Sierra Nevada
17. {{User|Cltr}}
18. {{User|Daniel Case}}
19. {{User|Darwinek}}
20. {{User|Dav4is}} – Categories
21. {{User|DB1729}} – Canadian rivers
22. {{User|Dentren}}
23. {{User|Dicklyon}} – Creeks in the San Francisco Bay area, and aerial views of rivers, creeks, reservoirs, etc.
24. {{User|Epipelagic}} – estuarine ecosystems
25. {{User|Finetooth}}
26. {{User|FromCzech}} – Czech rivers
27. {{User|G. Moore}} – Minnesota Rivers
28. {{User|Geopersona}} – UK rivers
29. {{User|Gerrit}}
30. {{User|Gilliam}} – writing articles about small US streams (creeks) and how they were so named.
31. {{User|Gjs238}}
32. {{User|Gnangbade}} – African rivers
33. {{User|ICTMontreal}} – Bouchard Creek on the Island of Montreal
34. {{User|Jokulhlaup}} – UK rivers
35. {{User|Juliancolton}}
36. {{User|Kierano}}
37. {{User|Kmusser}} – cartography
38. {{User|Kuru}} – Texas rivers
39. {{User|LaurentianShield}} – northern Wisconsin rivers and streams, Sierra Nevada (US) foothills streams
40. {{User|Llywrch}}
41. {{User|Lotheric}}
42. {{User|Markussep}} – geography of Europe
43. {{User|Masterhatch}} — Rivers of Western Canada, mostly Saskatchewan
44. {{User|Мастер теней}} – world. Coordinates and logic. Project Water Bodies (Водные объекты) in Ruwiki.
45. {{User|MaynardClark}}
46. {{User|MicronationUCCN}} - Timor-Leste
47. {{User|Mike Cline}} – river fisheries
48. {{User|Murgatroyd49}} - UK rivers and canals
49. {{User|NomzEditingWikis}} - US stub-level rivers and lakes
50. {{User|Peteforsyth}} – Columbia River
51. {{User|Pfly}}
52. {{User|PimRijkee}}
53. {{User|PointsofNoReturn}} – Hudson River
54. {{User|Rehman}} – templates, rivers in Sri Lanka
55. {{User|Riverhugger}} – translation from Chinese and Russian sources
56. {{User|Rmhermen}}
57. {{User|Ruhrfisch}}
58. {{User|Ryboy42}} – Editing Dead Links For Mostly American Rivers, but I might sneak in some other continents (2022 Edit: I'll do what I can)
59. {{User|SaltedSturgeon}} – rivers of Canada, mostly focusing on Albertan rivers and creeks, of which there are many.
60. {{User|Santasa99}} – all articles "karst" & "hydro", rivers in Bosnia & Dinarides, created Neretva & many other in Dinarides, trout & fish sp.
61. {{User|Schmiebel}} - California streams and rivers, their ecology, effects of beaver on, salmonids, or any stream/river I visit
62. {{User|Shannon1}} – Western United States and elsewhere
63. {{User|Snakesticks}}
64. {{User|Spencer}}
65. {{User|Stan Shebs}}
66. {{User|Starkenborgher}} - South Indian rivers, in Tamil Nadu and Kerala
67. {{User|The Bushranger}}
68. {{User|Thewellman}} – navigable rivers and estuaries; flow variation; aquatic biochemistry; riparian groundwater
69. {{User|TimK MSI}}
70. {{User|TomCat4680}}
71. {{User|Triglav}}
72. {{User|Veg Mapper}} – Mid-Atlantic United States Rivers, midwest rivers, and adding infoboxes to those articles that do not have them
73. {{User|VerruckteDan}}
74. {{User|Wiki tamil 100}}
75. {{User|WCmmns}}
76. {{User|Wolfgang8741}} – Infoboxes & Wikidata, QA, consistency
77. {{User|Zack3142}} – Prefer Indian Rivers
78. {{User|ZH8000}} – European and Swiss rivers
79. FarmerUpbeat (talk) 17:41, 1 March 2025 (UTC) - Clearwater rivers

This is a list of people who are members of the project but haven't edited Wikipedia for a year. If you find your name on this list, feel free to move it back to the list of active participants when you return to editing.

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1. {{User|AlexNebraska}}
2. {{User|All Is One}}
3. Alvar☮ = {{User|Alvaro}} - rivers of France
4. {{User|Analogdemon}}
5. {{User|AndrewEnns}}
6. {{User|Bolonium}}
7. {{User|Cgoodwin}}
8. {{User|Chase I}}
9. {{User|Chemicalinterest}}
10. {{User|ChristopherM}}
11. {{User|ContrillionAU}}
12. {{User|CQ}} – river ecosystems
13. {{User|Crackerbelly}}
14. {{User|Curoi}}
15. {{User|Curtaintoad}}
16. {{User|Ericleb01}}
17. {{User|Graycake}} - rivers in the Southwestern United States
18. {{User|Hydrogen Iodide}}
19. {{User|Imars}}
20. {{User|J293339}}
21. {{User|Jakec}} - Pennsylvania streams, creeks, and rivers
22. {{User|Jdorje}}
23. {{User|Jezhotwells}}
24. {{User|Jonathan.s.kt}}
25. {{User|Jonhmethar}}
26. {{User|Kau thænt}}
27. {{User|Kborland}}
28. {{User|LeheckaG}}
29. {{User|Little Mountain 5}} - Oregon geography
30. {{User|Lonewolf BC}}
31. {{User|Magnetawan}}
32. {{User|MCalamari}}
33. {{User|MED usgswrd}}
34. {{User|Narthring}}
35. {{User|Nebraska3}}
36. {{User|Nowhither}}
37. {{User|Papayoung}}
38. {{User|Peter Shearan}}
39. {{User|Pollinator}}
40. {{User|SatuSuro}}
41. {{User|Sculptorjones}}
42. {{User|Southern Texas}}
43. {{User|Stackler}}
44. {{User|stavros1}}
45. {{User|Suksesi}} - especially African rivers
46. {{User|Tarif Ezaz}} – Bangladesh rivers
47. {{User|Tim P}} - floods
48. {{User|Titanium Wolf}}
49. {{User|Tomandjerry211}}
50. {{User|Tripp155}} - Focusing on New York
51. {{User|Vdiest}}
52. {{User|Waltpohl}}
53. {{User|werner2101}} - active in [https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:WikiProject_Rivers Wikidata] and [https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/WikiProject_Waterways OpenStreetMap] river projects.
54. {{User|Youngamerican}}

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{{selfref|See also: Wikipedia:Naming conventions (geographic names)}}

River articles may be named "X", "X River", or "River X", depending on location and most common usage. "River X" is used for many (but not all) rivers in the UK and Ireland. "X River" is the norm in the Americas. "X river" (i.e. non-capitalized "river") is not recommended. When common usage does not include the word "River", but disambiguation is required (e.g. the river Inn in central Europe), parenthetical, non-capitalized "river" should be used: Inn (river). In other words neither "river" (without parentheses) nor "River" should be used to disambiguate articles. Country-specific exceptions to this rule should be discussed within WikiProject Rivers and/or that country's WikiProject.

If different rivers with the same name exist, disambiguate with parentheses using either the parent river, country or (if both in the same country) the largest geographical entity that distinguishes them (e.g. the Vils (Danube), Vils (Naab) and Vils (Lech); the Turiec (Váh) and Turiec (Sajó); and the Colorado River (Texas), Colorado River (Potosi), Colorado River (Costa Rica), etc.) The exception is UK rivers - see below.

Because there are many rivers in the world with the same name (e.g. the Columbia River has two tributaries named the Salmon River, another flows into the lower Fraser River and one more has been identified in Nova Scotia), not all of which are recent namings in the Americas (e.g. there are four rivers in England called River Avon), the following method of disambiguation is used:

• The primary topic can stay at the undisambiguated title while lesser-known ones add a qualifier, e.g., Jordan River (in the Middle East), Jordan River (disambiguation), Jordan River (Utah)
• In practice, most rivers needing disambiguation have been identified by an appropriate political entity, e.g., Colorado River and Colorado River (Texas).
• Always use parentheses for the disambiguating term for U.S., New Zealand, Australian and continental European rivers, not a comma, e.g., Indian River (Michigan), not Indian River, Michigan, which is actually a town.
• British rivers have used the "River, Place" format, e.g., River Wye, Derbyshire as stated in the UK Waterways Writing Guide.
• A river can be identified uniquely as a tributary of another river, e.g., Rio Puerco (Rio Grande tributary).
• If a river with an ambiguous name empties directly into a lake or definable sea, then the name of that body of water could follow in parentheses, e.g., Churchill River (Hudson Bay).

Some rivers have names with multiple spellings which vary with the different countries the rivers pass through. An example would be the Cunene River in Angola, which is known as the Kunene River in Namibia. Occasionally, a river can have several genuinely distinct names. For example, the Cuando River not only has the variant spelling Kwando, it's also called the Linyanti and the Chobe. The following rules are suggested for choosing a primary name for such a river:

• If the river is particularly famous or most commonly mentioned under one name, then choose that name.
• If the section of the river that uses a particular name is much longer than other sections, then use that as the name.
• If everything else is equal, then choose the name for the section of the river closest to the river's mouth, since generally that is where the river is widest.

It is important that all the alternate names redirect to the name chosen for the article title. This helps prevent the creation of duplicate articles.

{{See also|Wikipedia:WikiProject UK geography/How to write about rivers}}

The lead section should be a self-contained description including a summary of the most important things that are described in the article. The name(s) – both historic and current – should be in bold. State the location (continent/countries/seaboards), and notable facts about the river, such as longest, second longest, main waterway of a country, etc. For more information see Wikipedia:Lead.

Describe what is known about the different inhabitants along the river, along with a description of the scientific exploration expeditions/efforts. Typically, start from indigenous people and work up from there.

The narrative description of the course should proceed from the main headwater of the river downstream to its mouth, noting direction, size, major tributaries, human settlements, waterfalls, dams, and so forth. This should be at least a paragraph, may be several paragraphs for long rivers. This section can include numerical data on length, volume, drainage basin, etc.

Info on major water basins can be found at {{cite book |url=https://archive.org/details/watershedsofworl0000unse/mode/2up |title=Watersheds of the world : ecological value and vulnerability |year=1998 |isbn=1-56973-254-X |lccn=98-85401 |publisher=World Resources Institute |id=WRI 2900}}, updated in [https://www.wri.org/watersheds-world 2003] as {{ISBN|1-56973-548-4}}.

For the largest one or two tributaries of the river, a short description of them should be added (perhaps under a "Tributaries" subsection) with "main" links.

When the source of the river is complex, such as a network of smaller streams, or a spring and cave system, consider if the source would be better described in its own section or sub-section separately from the course section. In simpler cases, such as when a river merely originates from a lake, discuss in the course section.

Include information about the geography and distribution of drainage basins, the location of mountain ranges, valleys, major cities, etc. Mention climate of the different areas of the watershed, and information about water quality, etc.

In this section describe the dams, diversion canals, bridges and culverts, roads, and other engineering projects associated with or with a big impact on the river.

Mention distinctive plants and animals associated with any part of the river. This section may also be titled Wildlife or Biology.

The evolution of some rivers has been well explored (e.g., the Missoula Floods and their effect on the Columbia River). Such information should be placed here, with a suitable discussion of all POVs when possible. {{See also|Glacial geology of the Genesee River}}

A countless number of rivers have been used as means to transport people, goods, etc., and are still used so today. All such information should be described here. Stylistically, this can be a good segue from history, connecting past uses of the river to present-day uses.

• List the tributaries, starting from the mouth and going upstream. Add important subtributaries in sublists. Major tributaries should be links, if there is a reasonable chance of article content, minor tributaries should be just names.
• List the cities and towns along the river, also in upstream order.
• List dams, locks, waterfalls, rapids, if there are more than a couple and/or they're not mentioned in the lead or course narrative.
• List crossings of the river.

Preferably refer to history, ecology, public policy, books, websites, etc.

There should be at least one picture, preferably a typical view. Important rivers should have additional pictures illustrating their notable features. Maps of the river's course and of its watershed are highly desirable.

Every river article should include a map. Wikipedia:WikiProject Maps gives advice on the conventions to be used. The map should be included in the Maps section of the {{Infobox river}} template. Pushpin maps showing the location of the mouth of the river should be included if there is no tailored map for the specific river. Route maps are optional, a sample can be seen at {{tl|River Medway map}}.

Every river article should include geographical coordinates for at least the mouth or mouth and source of the river. Wikipedia:WikiProject Geographical coordinates/Linear gives advice on the positioning of these coordinates. The coordinates of the source and mouth are included in the Infobox river template:

• Mouth: |mouth_coordinates={{coord|lat|long|type:river|display=inline}}
• Source: |source1_coordinates = {{coord|lat|long|type:river|display=it}}

Other significant points may be included inline in the text using {{coord|lat|long|display=inline}}.

The draft proposals for features that may be handled by this project suggest:

Every river article should be indexed in lists of rivers, along with its major tributaries.

• Every article should have a category. If a river is restricted to one country, list it in Category:Rivers of country, e.g. :Category:Rivers of Germany. If it runs through several countries, list it in each country category.
• A country-level category may be subdivided by region, province, department, state etc. (e.g. :Category:Rivers of California.)
• These may in turn be subdivided, e.g. :Category:Rivers of Lake County, California
• When a river is placed in a subdivision category(s) it may or may not be also placed in the parent category. This should be done consistently, so a given parent category is either empty or holds a complete list of rivers.
• {{tl|Parent cat}} may be added to the head of the parent category to provide links to reports that list all rivers in the child category, and that report any discrepancies.
• Rivers may be categorized by other characteristics, e.g.
• :Category:Braided rivers in France
• :Category:Subterranean rivers of the United States
• :Category:Tributaries of the Rhine

A detailed list of recognized content is available at Rivers recognized content.

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• Lists of rivers
• List of rivers by average discharge
• List of rivers by continent
• :Category:Lists of rivers by country
• List of rivers by length
• List of river name etymologies
• List of drainage basins by area

{{selfref|See also: User:AlexNewArtBot/WaterbodiesSearchResult}}

A range of tasks are available at [https://bambots.brucemyers.com/cwb/bycat/Rivers.html Cleanup listing].

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• List of {{subpages}}

The {{tlx|River|class{{=}}|importance{{=}}|attention{{=}}|mapneeded{{=}}|needs-infobox{{=}}}} template banner is available to add to the talk pages of river articles and gives:

{{WikiProject Rivers|category=no|mapneeded=yes|attention=yes|needs-infobox=yes}}

• {{para|mapneeded|yes}} will add the article's talk page to :Category:River articles needing maps

An article can be rated by quality and importance; for example, using {{WikiProject Rivers|class=Stub|importance=Low}}. For detailed instructions on quality grading, see: WikiProject Rivers/Assessment. There are many articles that still need to be assessed. You may help us to assess them, please see :Category:Unassessed River articles for the complete list.

The template {{tlx|Infobox river}} can be used for representative images and basic information about a river. See the template's documentation for instructions, examples and blank versions of the template to start with. You can see it in action on River Scheldt.

A list of navigation boxes can be found at: :Category:River navigational boxes.

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{{sisterlinks|River}}

• [http://www.transboundarywaters.orst.edu/publications/register/ transboundarywaters]
• [http://earthtrends.wri.org/maps_spatial/index.cfm?theme=2 earthtrends maps] (free registration required)
• [http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnispublic/ U.S. Geological Survey Geological Name Information Server], lists all U.S. rivers with topo maps and many aerial photos. {{tl|gnis}} links to specific entries.
• [http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis NWIS] - USGS National Water Information System
• [http://www.r-arcticnet.sr.unh.edu/v4.0/main.html Database of Pan-Arctic River Discharge]
• [http://www.wsc.ec.gc.ca/hydrology/main_e.cfm?cname=hydro_e.cfm#hoc Hydrology of Canada]

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