Riparian Buffers for Runoff Control and Sensitive Species Habitat on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lake and Reservoir Projects

Abstract

The purpose of this document is to provide a conceptual framework for a field demonstration of multi-functional, vegetated riparian buffers, which would be placed on reservoir shorelines and riverine tributaries to lakes and reservoirs operated by the United States (U.S.) Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Riparian buffers will not only provide traditional control of sediment, nutrients, and other chemicals in runoff entering the reservoir, but also potentially provide habitat for federally listed and at-risk birds and other sensitive species. The study focuses on applications in the southwestern U.S., which is managed by the USACE South Pacific Division (SPD).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2016
Accession Number
AD1020751

Entities

People

  • Carlos E. Ruiz
  • Richard Fischer
  • Victor Frank Medina

Organizations

  • Engineer Research and Development Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Birds
  • California
  • Endangered Species
  • Environmental Protection
  • Fish
  • Groundwater
  • Habitats
  • North America
  • United States
  • Water Resources
  • Wildlife
  • Wildlife Management

Readers

  • Riverine Ecology
  • Wetland-Land-Environmental Management.