22. Riparian Exchange Zones
๏ต Locations that allow stream/ditch water to
move out of the channel and
๏ต Collect upland water before it enters directly
into a channel.
๏ต HOLD Water for hours not minutes
๏ต Re-direct water movement Up & Down
๏ต Biological & Chemical Transformation
23. What is an Oxbow
๏ต Old part of stream channel
๏ต Predominate in non productive areas
๏ต Extended residence time
๏ต Off Channel Storage
๏ต Non-productive areas
๏ต Additionally nutrient reduction
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