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Jun 27, 2023 • 13 tweets • 4 min read
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Let's talk about riparian zones.
A riparian zone is the vegetated lined corridor at the edge of streams, rivers, and lakes. The soil and vegetation along riparian zones are shaped by water, and they serve as important natural filters for pollutants, including sediment and nutrients that can flow into the stream.