• Characteristics
• Functions
• Evaluating Riparian Areas
• Evaluating Physical Features
  • Downcutting
  • Wide - shallow
  • Bare ground
  • Fine materials
  • Rock content
• Evaluating Biological Features
  • Root mass
  • Vegetation
  • Trees & shrubs
  • Woody species
  • Browsing
• Woody Draws
• Summary
• Interactive Exercises
• Do It Yourself

Functions & Conditions - Do It Yourself

At the end of this online tutorial you will have the opportunity to develop a management plan for your riparian areas. Each lesson includes a series of questions that provide building blocks to help develop this plan.

Riparian Inventory Questions

One important step in preparing a riparian management plan is to inventory and assess the current condition of your riparian areas. The following checklist is designed to assist you in this process.

Click here to view and print a copy of the inventory via Adobe PDF file.