WhatmakesaHealthy Waterway?
FactorsDegrading Waterways
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Increased water temperature due to lack of shade
Increased erosion due to lack of bank stability
Increased nutrient run-off due to lack natural boundary and vegetation filtration
Decrease in water quality due to livestock faeces and urine contamination
Fencing off waterways to prevent stock entry
Native vegetation for increased bank stability, water flow and filtration
Increased habitat for wildlife
Increased biodiversity
Roots stabilise soil and banks