Planting Trees & Shrubs

The Winooski River and its tributaries are still recovering from massive deforestation that occurred throughout Vermont in the 19th and 20th centuries. Restoring these stream side (riparian) buffers with trees and shrubs improves water quality, benefits fish and wildlife populations, and decreased the rate of bank erosion and speed of flood waters.

Every year, the Friends of the Winooski River plants thousands trees and shrubs in riparian buffers. This is is only possible with the help of willing landwoners and the support of state and federal funds. Contact us if would like to improve the vegetation along the water's edge.