eroding stream bankGrass roots do not do a good job of holding stream banks together.

Loose sediment, commonly known as dirt, is the number one polluter of waterways. Erosion of stream banks and shores is a serious problem that can be mitigated through restoring riparian zones. This section contains information on how erosion works and why trees and plants are effective at stopping it.

Title: Shoreline Stabilization: Ecological Importance of Natural Shorelines and Proper Shoreline Stabilization
Sponsoring organization: NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Description: This is a simple, yet thorough description of the importance of shoreline stabilization and the best approaches to achieve it.

Title: Erosion and Soil
Sponsoring organization: Fun Science Demos
Description: An easy to understand video demonstrating the role plant roots play in preventing soil erosion from rain.

Title: How Can Trees Help Prevent Soil Erosion?
Sponsoring organization: Sciencing.com
Description: A compilation of short but wide-ranging  articles on how the various parts of trees prevent or reduce erosion from occurring and how erosion can create pollution and reduce water quality,