Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society

"Working with communities and producers on riparian awareness"

Why are riparian areas valuable to producers?

Riparian areas provide:

Abundant forage
Improved opportunities for long-term sustainable operations
A buffer and filter to improve and maintain water quality
A 'sponge' to hold water, to improve forage production and provide a drinking supply
Shelter and habitat for livestock and wildlife

How is the Cows and Fish program valuable to cattle producers?

We:

Work with producers & communities on riparian health and management
Provide an opportunity to help producers and communities present a proactive approach as good stewards of the land
Assist in building community-based and producer driven groups to address local riparian issues
Provide technical assistance on riparian management and health assessment
Provide better information so producers can make informed decisions

The Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society - "Cows and Fish" is striving to foster a better understanding on how improvements in grazing management on riparian areas can enhance landscape health and productivity, for the benefit of cattle producers and others who use and value riparian areas.

We are available to help cattle producers and communities:

Understand riparian area functions and values
Examine and monitor the health of their riparian areas
Evaluate and suggest management strategies

Want more information?
Cows and Fish: Facing the Issues
A one page fact sheet on the program's history and achievements since 1992.

We would like to know what you think of our web site and invite your comments.

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"Working with communities and producers on riparian awareness"
	Why are riparian areas valuable to producers? Riparian areas provide: Abundant forage Improved opportunities for long-term sustainable operations A buffer and filter to improve and maintain water quality A 'sponge' to hold water, to improve forage production and provide a drinking supply Shelter and habitat for livestock and wildlife How is the Cows and Fish program valuable to cattle producers? We: Work with producers & communities on riparian health and management Provide an opportunity to help producers and communities present a proactive approach as good stewards of the land Assist in building community-based and producer driven groups to address local riparian issues Provide technical assistance on riparian management and health assessment Provide better information so producers can make informed decisions The Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society - "Cows and Fish" is striving to foster a better understanding on how improvements in grazing management on riparian areas can enhance landscape health and productivity, for the benefit of cattle producers and others who use and value riparian areas. We are available to help cattle producers and communities: Understand riparian area functions and values Examine and monitor the health of their riparian areas Evaluate and suggest management strategies *Want more information?* Cows and Fish: Facing the Issues A one page fact sheet on the program's history and achievements since 1992. We would like to know what you think of our web site and invite your comments. Return to Top
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