Riparian Restoration

The riparian zone is the transition area between the aquatic environment and the terrestrial environment. Healthy riparian buffers with mature vegetation provide a wide range of critical ecological and water quality services.

Removal of this native vegetative community and excessive mowing in these streamside areas degrade water quality and reduce wildlife habitat. By changing maintenance practices, adding “no-mow” buffers, and restoring natural vegetation along Austin’s waterways we can begin the process of healing our urban streams and providing a greenbelt network for wildlife and future generations.

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