Canaan-Washademoak Watershed (60m, agricultural)

The study evaluated the opportunity costs of implementing riparian buffer policies. This cost is for a buffer of 60m restored and revegetated. Average opportunity costs were calculated for agricultural land costs based on reported regional rental values.

Canaan-Washademoak Watershed (30m, residential)

The study evaluated the opportunity costs of implementing riparian buffer policies. This cost is for a buffer of 30m restored and revegetated. Average opportunity costs were calculated for residential land from assessed property values.

Canaan-Washademoak Watershed (60m, residential)

The study evaluated the opportunity costs of implementing riparian buffer policies. This cost is for a buffer of 60m restored and revegetated. Average opportunity costs were calculated for residential land from assessed property values.

Canaan-Washademoak Watershed (restoring existing buffers)

The study evaluated the opportunity costs of implementing riparian buffer policies. Scenario analyzed: existing 30m riparian buffers that were degraded or absent were restored or re-vegetated. Average opportunity costs were calculated for forested lands using a wood...

Canaan-Washademoak Watershed (expanding buffers)

The study evaluated the opportunity costs of implementing riparian buffer policies. Scenario analyzed: expanding riparian buffers from 30 to 60m. Average opportunity costs were calculated for forested lands using a wood supply model, agricultural land costs based on...