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Compare desirable and less desirable approaches to streamside management. Double-Click each to see a larger view.
 

A mix of trees, shrubs and smaller plants offers a rich diversity of wildlife habitat, soil stabilizing root growth, leaf cover and more, all far more protective of the streamside than a planting of grass.
 

Selective thinning along the streamside allows homeowners to have
a view of the water while protecting the stream. Photos by VADCR-DCBLA.
 

While the shoreline on the left does have trees, there are no shrubs and smaller plants to help slow and filter surface runoff. The photo on the right shows the drastic damage that can result when upstream runoff is uncontrolled and vegetation to help stabilize the streambank is absent.. Photo on left by VADCR-DCBLA. Photo on right by BA STEP, VWRRC.
 

Left...Livestock can cause erosion and introduce bacteria into streams. Local soil and water conservation districts can offer help to prevent this damage. Right...Clean waterways are essential...and fun!
 

The stream above (left) shows erosion on the grassed side while a diverse buffer on the right side has a stabilizing effect. The road in the photo at right could be damaging to the waterway if not for the small but effective buffer along the slope.
 

This filtered view at left illustrates good coverage on a sloped riverside. Note the damage shown in the photo at right.
 
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