veekogud
Veekogud are water bodies that exist on the surface of the Earth and may be natural or artificial. The term covers a wide range of environments, including lakes (järved), rivers and streams (jõed ja ojad), seas, bays, reservoirs, wetlands, and other connected waters that hold or convey liquid water. Veekogud can be permanent or seasonal, and their boundaries are defined by natural hydrology as well as administrative designations used in geography and environmental management.
Classification of veekogud typically follows hydrological and anthropogenic criteria. They are grouped by water regime (standing
Ecologically and socially, veekogud play crucial roles. They provide habitats for a diversity of aquatic and
Management and protection of veekogud are often guided by national laws and international frameworks. In the
Notable veekogud in Estonia include Lake Peipus (Peipsi järv), one of Europe’s largest transboundary lakes, and