land areas adjacent to water that are identified by the presence of vegetation requiring large amounts of water, normally available from a high water table. Common riparian vegetation includes sedges, willows, alders and/or cottonwoods.
An area of streamside vegetation including the stream bank and adjoining floodplain, which is distinguishable from upland areas in terms of vegetation, soils, and topography.
The area of land and water forming a transition from aquatic to terrestrial ecosystems along streams, lakes, and open water wetlands.
Land which borders a stream or body of water.
On or near the bank of water areas. The land area that is influenced by the adjacent water.
The land area and associated vegetation bordering a stream or river.
A terrestrial area, other than a coastal area, of variable width adjacent to and influenced by a perennial or intermittent body of water.
Geographically delineable areas with distinctive resource values and characteristics that compose the aquatic and riparian ecosystems (USFS, modified).
Lands adjacent to streams, rivers, lakes and wetlands, where the vegetation and soils are strongly influenced by the presence of water.
Land areas adjacent to rivers, streams, springs, bogs, lakes and ponds. They are ecosystems composed of plant and animal species highly dependent on water.