What is a Riparian Buffer Zone?
A vegetated strip or zone along a stream that protects the stream from impacts of our land use. A healthy riparian zone consists of a combination of trees, grasses, shrubs, and perennials.
Saving Your Streambanks Workshops:
Workshop participants will learn about our local watershed and water quality, the benefits of stream side buffers, how to plant and maintain a riparian buffer, how to identify invasive species and methods for removal, and financial assistance options available to you for installation.
Upcoming Workshops
Coming Soon – Fall 2020
Past Workshops
Hinkston Creek Watershed
Tuesday, Oct 9th, 2018
6-7:30 pm
Neal Welcome Center
108 W Main St, Carlisle, KY 40311
Tuesday, Oct 16th, 2018
6-7:30 pm
Millersburg City Hall Civic Center
1113 Main St, Millersburg, KY 40348
Monday, Oct 22nd, 2018
6-7:30 pm
Extension Office Meeting Room
106 E Locust St, Mt Sterling, KY 40353
Clarks Run and Hanging Fork Watersheds
Tuesday, Oct 2nd, 2018
6-7:30 pm
Extension Office Meeting Room
99 Corporate Dr, Danville, KY 40422
Thursday, Oct 18th, 2018
6-7:30 pm
Extension Office Meeting Room
104 Metker Trail, Stanford, KY 40484
Funding Guide:
State and Federal funding available for:
- Streamside Buffer Plantings (Riparian Area Protection)
- Limiting Livestock Access to Streams (Fencing and Stream Crossings)
Funding Option:
Agency Contact:
Kentucky State Cost-Share Program (Kentucky Soil Erosion and Water Quality Program)
Riparian Buffer References:
Invasive Species:
Who should I contact with questions?
Lindsie Nicholas, P.E.
Watershed Coordinator
859.266.1572
lindsie@bggreensource.org