For water quality, even a sliver of riverbank forest is better than none

Mongabay
Oct 27, 2022, 2:06 pm123 pts
Trees and plants along the banks of waterways are more than picturesque. They serve as a line of defense, absorbing pollutants and keeping harmful runoff out of rivers and streams. But how much forest needs to be preserved along the rivers to do the job? Even a small strip of forest can make a difference,…

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