{"id":13958,"date":"2022-01-28T11:00:58","date_gmt":"2022-01-28T10:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resoilfoundation.org\/articles\/fasce-tampone-fiumi\/"},"modified":"2022-01-31T17:54:29","modified_gmt":"2022-01-31T16:54:29","slug":"riparian-buffer-strips-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resoilfoundation.org\/en\/environment\/riparian-buffer-strips-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Riparian buffer strips reduce water pollution while protecting soil health, study says"},"content":{"rendered":"

Riparian buffer strips pose no real danger to soil stability and banks, US research shows. A finding that suggests a wider use of this natural remedy against water contamination<\/h2>\n

by Matteo Cavallito<\/p>\n

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Riparian buffer strips represent an extremely valuable natural resource for soil quality<\/strong> and river health. Located on river banks, these green barriers provide balance and environmental protection, but their use, unfortunately, is limited by guidelines<\/strong> regarding river properties. However, a recent study tells a different story.<\/p>\n

An investigation by Iowa State University<\/strong>, in fact, “discovered that these buffers could be installed in more places than previously thought,” explains the Crop Science Society of America<\/strong><\/a>. Which means that: “Expanding the use of the saturated riparian buffer could give farmers a straightforward and cost-effective way to protect their land\u2019s water quality. That\u2019s a boon for the farmer – and for everyone downstream.”<\/p>\n

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Current guidelines limit where #riparianbuffers<\/a> can be installed. One concern is that the redirected flow of water will weaken #streambanks<\/a>. Researchers found most streambanks turned out fine once the farmer added a new riparian buffer: https:\/\/t.co\/52L16p0QzG<\/a> <\/p>\n

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— Soil Science Society of America (@SSSA_soils) January 15, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n