Riparian areas offer many benefits to humans and wildlife when functioning well. For instance, the fact that many of the plants that make up riparian areas have deep root systems to access water means they provide natural stabilizing structure to the banks of water bodies, like lakes, that help prevent erosion. There are multitudes of ecological functions that healthy riparian areas provide that make them a great asset for combatting the effects of climate change.
2022-NSWA Report-Riparian Health of Wabamun Lake