I would add:
In order to do this, I will first get people to put trees into the deserts. Once the deserts are fully planted with trees, I will ask construction workers to build homes. Families can move here and request to open shops if they wish.
Hope this helps!
Personification. The author is treating the river like a person. When an object/animal/thing is talked about like a human being, then it is personification
Alexandra claims that both she and Atticus decided it was time for Scout to have a feminine influence.