Buffering our impact: How Eco-Buffers can help reduce our impact on the river and provide ecosystem services.
July 3, 2020
What is a Riparian Eco-Buffer and why are they important? Riparian Eco-Buffers are plantings of perennial trees, shrubs, and flowers near water bodies. They re-establish native riparian areas with vegetation that benefits waterways and the surrounding ecosystem. Like traditional single-species shelterbelts, Riparian Eco-Buffers: Reduce wind speed and prevent wind erosion Provide habitat for livestock or […] Read More »
Speaking of health…
June 4, 2020
With health so prominently on our minds, our post this month is focused on the health of the Vermilion River and its watershed. Specifically, we take a look back at a scientific assessment report we commissioned by CPP Environmental, back in 2015, to measure and estimate the health of the aquatic ecosystem along the Vermilion […] Read More »