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<br />Riparian Zone <br /> <br />j <br />j <br />I <br />~ <br />, <br />1 <br />i <br /> <br />I <br />, <br />~ <br />~ <br />. <br /> <br />Dedication of riparian zones along the river banks wi I I <br />reduce much of the damage associated with streambank <br />erosion, Riparian zones wi I I provide protection frcm the <br />lower frequency flows. However, large flows can produce <br />bank erosion, Structural practices may be needed in some <br />locations. <br /> <br />, <br />i <br />1 <br />~ <br /> <br />This practice would leave at least a 50 foot and preferably <br />a 100 foot wide riparian zone along the stream. The root <br />system developed from trees and brush along the streambank <br />provide protection from the cutting action of water flowing <br />against the banks. Protection from bank sloughing wi I I also <br />be obtained. <br /> <br />~ <br />~ <br />~ <br />~ <br />~ <br /> <br />Other benef i ts, such as increased wi I d life hab i tat, and <br />diversity of scenery wi II be real ized from riparian zones. <br />These zones wi I I also move the high value agricultural crops <br />away from the streambanks, therefore reducing the I ikel ihood <br />of damage to these crops. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />4 <br /> <br />~ <br /> <br />Maintenance requirements for this practice include tree and <br />brush removal that can block channel and cause additional <br />bank cutting. Fencing to keep I ivestock out of the riparian <br />areas during certain times of plant growth. <br /> <br />54 <br />