Gola is a river originating in the Lesser Himalayas. It is mainly a spring fed river; this river is source of water for Haldwani and Kathgodam. A beautiful dam exists over this river in Kathgodam.Development of bridge over this river in Haldwani-Kathgodam area has been controversial for long. This is also controversial due to illegal mining,. The government plans to install remote sensor anti-theft devices,.The steady erosion of the Gola river forest corridor threatens the survival of tigers and elephants in the Terai region,.