Managing Forests for Water Quality: Streamside Management Zones

Authors

Barbara Daniels, Utah State University
Darren McAvoy, Utah State University
Michael R. Kuhns, Utah State UniversityFollow
Ron Gropp, Utah State University

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

5-1-2012

Abstract

Throughout Utah, forestlands act as collectors of pure water. Much of Utah’s water supply originates in high elevation forested watersheds. These forests play a vital role in purifying and maintaining clean water for streams, lakes and groundwater.

Recommended Citation

Daniels, Barbara; McAvoy, Darren; Kuhns, Michael R.; and Gropp, Ron, "Managing Forests for Water Quality: Streamside Management Zones" (2012). All Current Publications. Paper 1209.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/1209