Why are riparian areas valuable to agricultural producers, communities & society? Riparian areas provide:
Abundant forage and
improved opportunities for long-term sustainable farms, ranches & communities
A buffer and filter to improve and maintain water quality
A 'sponge' to hold water, improve forage production and provide a drinking supply
Shelter and habitat for livestock and wildlife
The Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society, more commonly known as 'Cows and Fish':
Strives to foster a better understanding of how improvements in grazing and other management of riparian areas can enhance landscape health and productivity, for the benefit of landowners, agricultural producers, communities and others who use and value riparian areas.
We are available to help landowners, agricultural producers, stewardship groups and communities to:
Examine and monitor the health of their riparian areas
Evaluate and suggest management strategies
Digital Story of the Month
Title: Loving Fish
Description:
Lorne loves fish. One day he took a walk unlike many others that started a journey of discovery. Before that walk he’d tried in vain to get people to love fish. This story is about changing our way of thinking from ‘fish-centric’ to thinking broadly about the watershed. This community-based watershed approach is the cornerstone to Cows and Fish.
Did You Know?
Riparian areas support 80% of all wildlife in Alberta.
Native bird populations are 2 to 3 times higher in healthy riparian areas than unhealthy ones.
