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Riparian areas are the transitional zones that are found along our streambanks, lake shores and wetlands. Often described as "wetter than dry", but "drier than wet" these areas develop unique plant communities. Healthy riparian areas may have any combination of trees, shrubs, grasses, depending on the local conditions. They produce vegetation that is more lush than the surrounding dry land because of better soils and water availability. Healthy riparian areas have many important functions in our watersheds.
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