Once the natural buffers are removed, banks begin to erode, dumping tons of dirt and debris into the water body that in turn damage aquatic habitats and harm and destroy river or lake ecosystems.

 і Sun Sailor Newspaper Article, "LMCD" Vegetative Buffers for Lakes, Wetlands & Streams; Lance Fisher, 12/03. 

In simple terms, we must all play the part to protect our ecosystems.  These pages were designed to provide information regarding; how to protect our ecosystems, which resources to use, and ways to deal with harmful exotic species.