How
it works
Grass, riprap and gibions are installed along the edges of a stream to buffer
the banks from heavy stream flow and reduce erosion. Fencing prevents cattle
from trampling banks, destroying vegetation and stirring up sediment in
the streambed. A buffer zone of vegetation along the streambank filters
runoff and may also absorb excess nutrients and chemicals.
How it
helps
Streambanks are covered with
rocks, grass, trees or other cover to reduce erosion.
Better water quality results
from reducing amounts of nutrients, chemicals, animal waste and sediment
entering the stream.
Buffer zones provide cover and
habitat for birds and small animals.
Dallas Soil and Water Conservation District 1918 Green, Suite 2 • Adel, IA 50003
Phone: 515-993-3413 • Fax: 515-993-4713
