Resources for riverside homeowners

In addition to the brochure “Your Healthy Backyard Stream” prepared by Nutmeg TU, there are numerous other resources for homeowners with property that abuts a river.

The “Invasive Plants in Your Backyard” from the Connecticut River Coastal Conservation District includes photos and descriptions to help identify non-native plants prevalent in Connecticut. The District also produced the “Backyard Water Resources Guide.”

“Riparian Buffers: A Guide to Planting Your Own Riparian Buffer System,” compiled by Highstead and the Hudson to Housatonic Initiative, outlines steps homeowners can take to protect adjacent waterways.