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on how riparian buffer zones can improve water quality. Riparian buffers are networks of vegetation along stream and river banks and ponds that act as “living filters” for both surface and subsurface water.
Buffer zones reduce the flow of nutrients and sediment contained in runoff into surface and groundwater. They help recharge groundwater and offer flood protection downstream by slowing down and spreading out water flow. They help stabilize stream banks and hold soil in place. They provide shade which helps to regulate water temperature, maintaining a healthy aquatic environment. They offer important habitat and cover for wildlife.
Without mitigation, nutri
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