Time: 7 pm
Place: Lyme Public Hall, 249 Hamburg Rd., Lyme CT
Contact Email: education@lymelandtrust.org
In this presentation, coastal habitat specialist Juliana Barrett will explore the make-up of riparian buffers and why they are a critical component of both our coastal and inland communities. Riparian buffers are vegetated areas that occur along the edges of rivers, streams, lakes, and other wetlands. They play a critical role in water resources, water quality and in watershed protection, provide habitat for a wide array of wildlife, and assist with climate change adaptation. Because of the transitional nature of riparian buffers (wet to dry), these areas allow for a variety of non-traditional landscaping choices.
Juliana Barrett, PhD, became a member of the Connecticut Sea Grant Program in 2006. As an ecologist, her focus is the conservation, restoration and enhancement of coastal habitats of Connecticut. She is also involved in climate adaptation with communities throughout Connecticut. She recently published a guide to Connecticut’s Sandy Shores. Juliana will be happy to sign the book which will be available for purchase at the program, cash or check $18.00
