Abstract

Riparian Buffer Delineation Model v3.5
Track: Water Resources
Authors: Sinan Abood, Ann Maclean

Delineating and quantifying variable width riparian areas is an essential step in riparian management planning and in preserving its valuable ecological functions The new versions of the Model successfully maps riparian areas utilizing multi floodplain value to accurately map riparian areas This approach recognizes the dynamic and transitional natures of riparian areas by accounting for multiple hydrologic inputs The result is a cost effective robust model to assist decision makers