What are Riparian Buffer Zones?
Riparian buffer zones are vegetated land borders along streams and rivers that reduce runoff and nonpoint source pollution loading, such as phosphorus, to critical habitats and/or surface waters. The wooded area in the picture below is a riparian buffer zone. Visit the links below for more information. • Contacts • Non-toxic Lawncare • Buffers – Common Sense Conservation (USDA) • Riparian Buffers for Agricultural Land (USDA) • National Conservation Buffer Council • Intervale Foundation PLEASE NOTE: The views expressed on WPTZ NEWS CHANNEL 5’s series “Champlain 2000” do not necessarily reflect the position of the Lake Champlain Basin Program or the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Contacts for more information: USDA – Natural Resources Conservation Service Vermont Office 69 Union Street Winooski, VT 05404 (802) 651-6796 New York Office 441 South Salina St. Suite 354 Syracuse, NY 13202-2450 (315) 477-6504 New York State Department of Agriculture, Food and Markets 1 Winners Circle Al
