How
it works
Strips of grass, trees and/or shrubs slow water flow and cause contaminants
like sediment, chemicals and nutrients to collect in vegetation. Collected
nutrients and chemicals are used by the vegetation, rather than entering
water supplies. Filtered water then enters water bodies.
How it
helps
Grass, trees and shrubs provide
cover for small birds and animals.
Ground cover reduces soil erosion.
The vegetative strip moves rowcrop
operations farther from a stream.
Vegetation prevents contaminants
from entering water bodies, protecting water quality.
Dallas Soil and Water Conservation District 1918 Green, Suite 2 • Adel, IA 50003
Phone: 515-993-3413 • Fax: 515-993-4713
