Benefits of Aquatic Buffers
- Regulates light and temperature conditions, improving the habitat for aquatic plants and animals
- Effective in removing sediment, nutrients, and bacteria from stormwater and groundwater
- Helps to stabilize and protect the streambank
Notes:
A buffer that is well planned, designed, and maintained can help maximize its many potential benefits. Buffers are important because they make up an integral part of the watershed protection strategy and complement other programs and efforts to protect critical receiving water quality.