Riparian (Streamside) Buffers

Hosts: Carmen Agouridis, Ph.D., P.E., M.P.P., Extension Associate Professor, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Department, University of Kentucky and Amanda Gumbert, Ph.D., Extension Specialist for Water Quality, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Guest: Russ Turpin, EcoGro

Episode 14: Riparian (Streamside) Buffers

In this episode, Amanda joins Russ Turpin from EcoGro at Clays Mill Elementary in Southland Park to learn about riparian or streamside buffers and their importance in protecting water quality.

Episode Transcript: Click here to access the episode transcript which includes links.

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Extension publications

• Planting a Riparian Buffer (ID-185)
• Restoring Streams (AEN-122)
• Central Kentucky Backyard Stream Guide (ID-242)
• Streambank Erosion (AEN-124)

Videos

• UK Watershed Protection and Restoration (multiple videos)

Websites

• Backyard Streams (University of Kentucky)
• Horticulture Club (University of Kentucky)