Fact Sheets

Functions and Values of Riparian Areas (pdfs)

Fact Sheet #1: Functions of Riparian Areas for Flood Control
Fact Sheet #2: Functions of Riparian Areas for Storm Damage Prevention
Fact Sheet #3: Functions of Riparian Areas for Wildlife Habitat
Fact Sheet #4: Functions of Riparian Areas for Fisheries Protection
Fact Sheet #5: Functions of Riparian Lands for Protecting Public & Private Water Supplies
Fact Sheet #6: Functions of Riparian Areas for Groundwater Protection
Fact Sheet #7: Functions of Riparian Areas for the Protection of Land Containing Shellfish
Fact Sheet #8: Functions of Riparian Areas for Pollution Prevention
Fact Sheet #9: The Importance of Protecting Riparian Areas along Smaller Brooks and Streams

Selected Internet Resources for Riparian Areas and Vegetated Buffers (pdf)

Native Species for Riparian Areas (pdf)

River Restoration Fact Sheets

Permitting Small Dam Removal (pdf)
Funding Sources for Small Dam Removal (pdf)
Conservation Commissions and Dam Removal (pdf)