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From tiny creeks to major rivers, all waterways need a vegetative zone along the waterway, made of trees, shrubs or grasses. Presenters will demonstrate how vegetation reduces and traps sediments from erosion and filters out fertilizers, pesticides, and other contaminants. Forested buffers also shade streams during the summer months, keeping water temperatures down for the benefit of aquatic life.
Bob Anderson, an awardwinning breeder of Angus cattle, will describe the paths that have led him to become a leader in regional water quality efforts, including his roles on the Rappahannock River Basin Study Commission and as chairman of the Planning District Commission.
Joe Thompson will help participants understand how buffers work, through examples of vegetative management. He will show how some Rappahannock County landowners have done their part for improving local water quality and wildlife habitat. He will also explain some of the tools and resources that are available in this community such as CREP (Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program) and WHIP (Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program).
Thompson holds a degree in Wildlife Management from New Mexico State University.
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