👉 In the context of climate science and natural resource management, an "icehouse" is a type of structure used to store or maintain frozen water resources in a specific area. These structures are typically located near bodies of water such as lakes, rivers, or oceans, where water can be kept at a constant temperature without freezing. Icehouses are often constructed using ice or other frozen materials, and they serve various purposes such as providing storage for water, regulating the temperature of an ecosystem, or storing surplus water