Riparian Habitats

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What are Riparian Habitats?

Riparian habitats describe the land and vegetation along the bank of a river or stream. Connecting the aquatic environment to the terrestrial environment, these zones provide important habitats for wildlife, limit erosion and  help to mitigate flooding events. 

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Benefits of Riparian Habitats

Riparian habitats provide water protection, water conservation and stormwater quality benefits. Heavy vegetation provides cover and food for native animals and slows runoff in these areas, helping to reduce flooding downstream. Riparian areas act as a buffer protecting water quality via settling, filtration and pollutant uptake by native and non-invasive vegetation. 

Benefits Include:

Flood Control

Reduced Erosion

Pollutant Removal

Reduced Runoff

Groundwater Recharge

Increased Water Quality

Increased Biodiversity

Low Maintenance

Natural Habitats

Green Infrastructure Maintenance

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Riparian Habitat Management Solutions

Before we develop a plan for your property, an AQUALIS consultant will perform an initial site assessment to determine your stormwater management needs. Based on the information collected from this visit and our best practices, we will develop a plan that fits your site’s needs with the highest compliance at the lowest cost.  

As the green stormwater infrastructure experts, AQUALIS has significant experience in the rehabilitation and long-term maintenance of riparian habitats. We can also assist with the development and implementation of your riparian habitat management plan. Developing a management plan is necessary to ensure efficiency of the area with optimal pollutant removal and degradation prevention by removing any debris or invasive plant species. Partner with a professional today to properly maintain these assets and ensure optimal performance. 

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Prolong The Life of Your Stormwater System

AQUALIS provides development and restoration beginning with a thorough site assessment to analyze existing conditions. Utilizing hydrologic calculations, our Engineering Services Division can best understand the water flow and movement before and after implementation. Working directly with local regulators, AQUALIS will ensure your project complies with local and federal regulations while securing funding. Following best practices, regular inspections and testing and developing a long-term operations and maintenance agreement ensures your project properly manages stormwater for years to come. 

Additional Green Infrastructure

An alternative stormwater control measure that closely emulates a naturally occurring wetland therefore improving our water bodies.

A vegetated channeled depression or trench that captures and infiltrates stormwater runoff before it enters a stormwater drainage system.

A type of bioretention that is best suited for smaller sites to treat stormwater runoff.

An alternative to traditional asphalt or concrete, permeable or porous pavement materials are designed to allow water flow around them into a stone media, or through the pavement.

Media filtration systems used to treat stormwater runoff and improve water quality.
An alternative to traditional roofs, green roofs incorporate areas traditionally underutilized for stormwater management, through capture, storage and evapotranspiration of stormwater.
The design and use of plants native to the site location as a long-term sustainable solution to manage rainwater and stormwater runoff.
A series of bioretention step-pools designed atop a porous stone media bed, to convey, control and treat stormwater runoff while protecting site soils from erosion.
An operation and maintenance plan the necessary training, management, budgeting and maintenance requirements to successfully operate GSI, vegetation and stormwater systems.

Soil amendments are applied to improve soil performance, increase water absorption to allow vegetation to develop a desirable deep and healthy root system.

Bioretention Remediation- Salisbury, MD.

During a regular inspection, the City of Salisbury found the bio cells in disrepair and issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to the property owner.

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Did you receive an NOV? Have an urgent need? We can help.

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