Abstract:
As a homeowner in the Pacific Northwest, you have a unique opportunity to help maintain or improve the health of streams and riparian areas. A riparian area is the area of land adjacent to a stream, lake, or wetland. Most healthy, natural riparian areas
have moist, fertile soils that support many types of moisture-loving plants. These plants provide food and shelter to numerous fish and wildlife. Healthy riparian areas:
• Reduce the chance of flooding
• Improve water quality
• Provide habitat for fish and wildlife
