Riparian

Despite the small proportion of the total rangeland landscape, riparian areas - the "green zones" between flowing water and uplands - are ecologically important from many perspectives. These include dissipating stream energy, filtering sediment, water retention, developing root masses, water quality, biological diversity, and wildlife and fisheries habitat.

• National Riparian Service Team
  An Interagency Team to "Accelerate Cooperative Riparian Restoration and Management".
• USDA Forest Service Watershed, Fish, Wildlife, Air, and Rare Plants
  The staff responsible for administration of the Forest Service's watershed and air management programs.

The Forest Service also works with other agencies and organizations to manage rangelands riparian areas and protect water quality.

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD)
• Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Water Quality
• Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Watershed Science Institute
• United States Geological Service (USGS)

Last modified: Monday, 05-Dec-2005 12:18:52 EST