riparian

watershed

• the specific area that drains water into a single outlet

• activities at all points of the basin affect the outlet flow

road systems

• creates impermeable surface

• increases surface flow

• channelizes surface water flow

harvesting

• clearcut

  • exposes mineral soil

  • increases soil temperatures

  • reduces evapotranspiration

  • increases exposure to wind

  • increases erosion and stream sedimentation

watershed management

maximize infiltration while balancing water yield and maximizing water quality

bmps

• equipment breakdown and spills

• site preparation

• mechanical and hand clearing

• chemical site preparation

• planting and wee control

• forest chemicals

• fire and fire control lines

• woodland grazing

• recreation trails

logging sediment control act

• mandates the use of bmps to limit and control erosion and soil movement into streams

  • logger licensing

  • logger certification

  • timbering operation notification

  • logging operation posting

  • enforcement for activities causing erosion and/or stream sedimentation

  • reclamation

streamside management zones

buffer strips of vegetation adjacent to perennial, intermittent, or ephemeral streams or other water bodies such as lakes and reservoirs

riparian zones

• slower runoff

• decreases turbidity, nutrients and pesticides in stream water

• increased edge provides enhanced food supply to stream

• temperature control

• movement and migration corridors for wildlife