LISS no longer updates information in the riparian restoration toolbox, but it may be useful as a reference or resource. Visit UConn’s Coastal Riparian Landscaping website for a recent guide on restoring riparian buffers. The website was funded by the Long Island Sound Futures Fund.

 River and Stream Bank (Riparian) Restoration Toolbox

Purpose Statement

The objective of this project is to assemble existing materials that will be of use to local officials in drafting and implementing regulations to protect riparian areas. This site allows users to view, read, copy, or download documents, including: public education brochures, model regulations, scientific articles regarding riparian buffers, a glossary of terms, GIS data, etc. The materials presented here contain results of the library and web-based research and compose the River and Stream Bank Restoration Toolbox.

Riparian buffers can be a very effective means of reducing nonpoint source pollution [intlink id=574](see Glossary)[/intlink] to receiving waters in developed watersheds, similar to that of the Long Island Sound.

The intended users of this site are managers, planners, engineers, students, researchers and general public who have interest in any of the following areas:

  • [intlink id=574]Glossary[/intlink] of terms related to riparian buffer science
  • [intlink id=576]GIS Data[/intlink] sources from governmental and public organizations
  • [intlink id=science]Science[/intlink] research on riparian buffers and their benefits
  • [intlink id=579]Education[/intlink] resources, including materials and links to sites specifically for public outreach, public participation, and public education efforts
  • [intlink id=582]Regulations[/intlink] and legal issues for riparian buffers that have been implemented in NY, CT, or NJ
  • [intlink id=588]Restoration[/intlink] map of project locations, and list of “Do’s and Don’ts”

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