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CURB provides funding and technical
expertise to help homeowners plant a riparian buffer along
their backyard stream. The buffers are comprised of predominately
native plants and are designed to fit into the landscape
of your backyard. If you are interested in participating
in the CURB program call the District
at 522-6340 ext.3.
The
goal of the Creating Urban Riparian Buffers (CURB) program
is to improve water quality and wildlife habitat of streams
that flow through the urban centers of Walla Walla and College
Place. The best way to achieve this is to plant native trees,
shrubs and grasses, creating a buffer between the stream and
development. These areas are called “riparian buffers.”
They are highly effective at preventing water contaminated
with pesticides, fertilizers, and other chemicals from entering
our streams. When mature, the trees provide shade to keep
water cool and their roots help stabilize the stream banks. |
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