Conservation Buffers Riparian Buffer Benefits

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Select from the topics below for more information about how Riparian Buffers for conservation can provide opportunities to grow commercial products, enhance wildlife habitats, and improve water quality. Buffers for Profit Produce commercially valuable products in riparian areas Increase net farm income and reduce risk Farm land in less time Buffers for Wildlife Habitat Birdwatching opportunities Other wildlife viewing Hunting opportunities Riparian buffers provide habitat for crop pest predators Buffers for Water Quality Cleaner and healthier waterways Reduced desimentation Improved aquatic habitat Stabilize streambanks Reduced pesticide and fertilizer levels What can you do? Contact your local NRCS, NRD, NGPC, UNL Cooperative Extension Office, or Nebraska Department of Agriculture for more information about riparian buffer conservation programs.

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