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flag Riparian buffers boost farmland biodiversity and water quality, with studies showing wildlife recovery and high compliance in Minnesota.

flag A University of Illinois study finds that riparian buffers—tree and shrub cover along waterways—boost farmland biodiversity, with each 10% increase in vegetation linked to more land species detected. flag Using environmental DNA from stream samples, researchers identified rebounding species like bobcats, bats, and box turtles. flag Buffers reduce runoff and erosion while enhancing habitat. flag In Minnesota, a 2015 law requiring 16.5-foot buffers has achieved over 99% compliance, aided by local conservation efforts. flag Though isolating buffer impacts from other factors remains challenging, officials report cleaner water and improved wildlife conditions. flag The findings support conservation practices in agricultural areas.

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