This fact sheet lists potential sources of native plant materials for reducing streambank erosion and establishing riparian buffers along streams and rivers. This list is created as a convenience for Virginia landowners and does not constitute commercial endorsement by Virginia Cooperative Extension of any organizations or businesses listed here.

This video is the first of a series of Healthy Streams videos. The video discusses why forested riparian buffers and floodplains are essential for stream health.

This video is part of a series of Healthy Streams videos. The video discusses how we affect the quality of small streams.

This video is part of a series of Healthy Streams videos. There are over 150 species of minnows in Virginia streams that are a critical part of stream ecosystems. Learn about the characteristics of streams that create good habitat for these important fishes.

This video is part of a series of Healthy Streams videos. Aquatic insects are an important part of stream ecosystems and are used to indicate how healthy a stream is.

This is a non-peer reviewed fact sheet that provides sources of erosion control materials for use in streambank erosion control projects. It is part of the Virginia Backyard Streambank Repair program.