The riparian buffer that used to exist at this site disappeared overnight to create a view of the Connecticut River.

Photo: Tidewater Institute

Waterside vegetation was cleared from this site; it has since been allowed to grow back.

Photo: Tidewater Institute

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There is little to stop any nutrients or chemicals from this sloping, maintained lawn from heading to the main stem of the Connecticut River.

Photo: Tidewater Institute

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