Riparian buffers play a critical role in protecting stream health by filtering runoff from agricultural fields when water moves as sheet flow.
However, landscape topography and intense rainfall events often cause runoff to concentrate into defined flow pathways, increasing the speed and potential for nutrient and pesticide transport.
This presentation shares findings from soil sampling conducted within riparian buffers across the Halfmoon Creek Watershed in Centre County, examining how concentrated flow pathways influence nutrient and pesticide movement.
Participants will gain insight into practical strategies to mitigate concentrated flow and strengthen the effectiveness of riparian buffers in safeguarding water quality.
Who is this for?
-- Anyone interested in water resources
-- Agricultural producers
-- Conservation professionals
-- Watershed managers
-- Riparian buffer volunteers
What will you learn?
-- Hear about current work taking place in the water resources field
-- Ask questions about concentrated flow pathways in riparian buffers
-- Share ideas with professionals from across Pennsylvania
-- Learn practical solutions to mitigate concentrated flow pathways in riparian buffers
Click Here to register and for more information.
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[Posted: March 9, 2026] PA Environment Digest
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