What is a Riparian Buffer Area?
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Benefits of buffers:
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Reducing imperviousness
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Provide flood control
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Reducing pollution
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Minimize property damage
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Creates a habitat for wildlife
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Reduces lawn cutting and lawnmower emission
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Discourage geese from your yard
A riparian buffer is an area adjacent to a water body (that is, a riparian area) that is fully or partially
protected from human disturbances and thus is able to safe guard the water body from pollution and
habitat degradation.
A riparian area can perform natural protective functions: filtering sediments, nutrients, and other
contaminants; providing woody debris, temperature control. And light control for the adjacent aquatic
habitat. (wenger 1999)
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