The riparian zone is the area along the banks of streams and other water bodies. Riparian habitat restoration projects are crucial for restoring healthy ecosystems and have many benefits to your property including the reduction of wind and soil erosion, cleaner air, and the beautification of your property! 

We offer planning, planting, funding, and maintenance for riparian restoration. Our projects include the clearing and managing of invasive weeds and replacing them with native trees and shrubs. When needed, we also provide the infrastructure to protect plantings from livestock or wildlife damage.

Riparian Restoration Planning Services

Our staff are trained and experienced to assess streamside conditions. We will walk your land with you and discuss your property goals and plans, then we will work with you directly to develop a stream restoration plan which compliments your future goals on the property. If your property is a good candidate, our funding covers the planning, planting, and maintenance of your project until the plantings are established. 

Planting

We will connect you with a private restoration contractor who will purchase the materials, prepare the site for planting (including invasive species mitigation), complete the planting, and construct any fencing needed to protect the project. We provide funding for the planning, labor, and materials required to implement the project. 

Maintenance

Competing vegetation will need to be controlled prior to planting and for several years after the planting.  Maintenance typically happens two-three times a year, and will be continued for several years until the native plants are established or as funding allows. 

 

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