And it is interesting how the definitions differ from coast to coast. Out here riparian forests are frequently huge tracks of land numbering in the thousands of acres. Here's a picture of Putah Creek :
http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/cgi/img_query?query_src=photos_landscape_index&enlarge=6121+1611+1703+0023
Here's the Arcata Marsh which is being restored and used for water treatment. http://www.cityofarcata.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=177&g2_itemId=182
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