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Streams
and Watersheds - Summary
In this lesson
we've focused on streams, defined as physical channels and the water
which flows through them. In reality, the stream and the riparian
area beside it are so intertwined that we cannot effectively address
either apart from the other. This relationship will become obvious
in the next lesson, where we will shift our emphasis to the riparian
area.
As we consider
how riparian areas function, you will recognize the importance of
understanding stream mechanics. One objective of this course is
to help you understand why a functioning riparian area is a prerequisite
for a healthy stream and vice versa.
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