The Cottonwood wash/creek area is near the Boyce Thompson Arboretum west of Superior is a fine riparian area in AZ desert.
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Morey Milbradt / Alamy Stock PhotoImage ID:
CBW4RHFile size:
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4256 x 2831 px | 36 x 24 cm | 14.2 x 9.4 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
19 December 2011Location:
Tonto National Forest, AZ.More information:
Riparian areas are a focal point of interest for many different users throughout the United States. Compared to the total landscape area they occupy a very small percentage of land. Despite their small size, their importance is disproportionate because of their many functions and values. In Arizona, riparian areas are even more important because of the limited amount of water and exponential increase of the population. Not only is the number of users increasing in Arizona, but also the type of uses for riparian areas. The great diversity of users can lead to potential conflict over riparian area management. To be able to avoid conflicts and better manage these areas, it is essential to fully understand what riparian areas and the processes that take place in them.