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Tuesday, October 6 | 7:00 PM | Virtual Webinar What exactly is a riparian buffer&mdash;and what can it do for your property, your stream, and the Goose Creek watershed? Join Goose Creek Association for Riparian Buffers 101: What Landowners Need to Know, a free virtual webinar designed to give landowners practical, approachable information about protecting and restoring the land along their streams. Our panel of local conservation professionals will walk through the basics of riparian buffers, from why they matter to how to get one established on your property. Topics will include:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The benefits of riparian buffers for water quality, erosion control, and wildlife habitat</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">How wide a buffer should be</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Native trees and shrubs that work well along streams</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Planting and long-term maintenance considerations</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Balancing stream access with conservation goals</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Who may qualify for cost-share or financial assistance programs</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Local programs and resources available to help landowners plan and install buffers</li></ul>Featured Speakers: Alyson Borowczyk Executive Director, Goose Creek Association Linnea Sherman Plantings for the Piedmont &amp; Natural Resources Restoration Program Manager, Piedmont Environmental Council Kelsi Steele Conservation Education Specialist, John Marshall Soil and Water District The webinar will conclude with an audience Q&amp;A, giving participants the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the options available for their own properties. This webinar is being held in recognition of Riparian Buffer Month and the 10th anniversary of Goose Creek Association&rsquo;s Goose Creek Challenge, a longstanding effort to restore streamside habitat throughout the Goose Creek watershed. Registration is free, but advance registration is required. Donations are appreciated.

Thank you for registering for Riparian Buffers 101: What Landowners Need to Know! We&rsquo;re looking forward to having you join us for an informative conversation about the value of riparian buffers, how they protect water quality and wildlife habitat, and what resources may be available to landowners interested in establishing or improving a buffer on their property. Webinar Details Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM Eastern Location: ZoomJoin the Zoom Meeting: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84783845888?pwd=Nji32IwGsabZBbZa8KkSDG8uhYN3Oq.1" rel="noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_new">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84783845888?pwd=Nji32IwGsabZBbZa8KkSDG8uhYN3Oq.1</a>Meeting ID: 847 8384 5888 Passcode: 180166You can also access the meeting chat here: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/84783845888" rel="noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_new">https://us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/84783845888</a> We&rsquo;ll be joined by experts who will share practical information for landowners, including why buffers matter, what makes an effective buffer, available cost-share and assistance programs, and considerations for selecting native trees and shrubs. Please feel free to bring your questions&mdash;we&rsquo;ll leave time for discussion at the end. Thank you for your interest in protecting the Goose Creek watershed. We look forward to seeing you on October 6! Best, Alyson Borowczyk Executive Director Goose Creek Association

Tuesday, October 6 | 7:00 PM | Virtual Webinar What exactly is a riparian buffer—and what can it do for your property, your stream, and the Goose Creek watershed? Join Goose Creek Association for Riparian Buffers 101: What Landowners Need to Know, a free virtual webinar designed to give landowners practical, approachable information about protecting and restoring the land along their streams. Our panel of local conservation professionals will walk through the basics of riparian buffers, from why they matter to how to get one established on your property. Topics will include:<ul><li>The benefits of riparian buffers for water quality, erosion control, and wildlife habitat</li><li>How wide a buffer should be</li><li>Native trees and shrubs that work well along streams</li><li>Planting and long-term maintenance considerations</li><li>Balancing stream access with conservation goals</li><li>Who may qualify for cost-share or financial assistance programs</li><li>Local programs and resources available to help landowners plan and install buffers</li></ul>Featured Speakers: Alyson Borowczyk Executive Director, Goose Creek Association Linnea Sherman Plantings for the Piedmont &amp; Natural Resources Restoration Program Manager, Piedmont Environmental Council Kelsi Steele Conservation Education Specialist, John Marshall Soil and Water District The webinar will conclude with an audience Q&amp;A, giving participants the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the options available for their own properties. This webinar is being held in recognition of Riparian Buffer Month and the 10th anniversary of Goose Creek Association’s Goose Creek Challenge, a longstanding effort to restore streamside habitat throughout the Goose Creek watershed. Registration is free, but advance registration is required. Donations are appreciated.

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