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Chapter 7: Human Alterations to Riparian Areas
Urban, Recreation and Industry Alterations
- In addition to agricultural pressures on riparian areas, the increase of human population has led to urban, recreation, and industrial pressures on riparian areas.
- Riparian areas are very commonly used for residential areas and recreation.
- Population increases have led to increases for transportation routes and industrial uses. Industry can use and degrade significant amounts of water withdrawn from ground or surface water.
Figure 7.13. Direct and indirect impacts of urban, recreation and industrial activities.
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