Chapter 1 Introduction .............................................................. 1 Peter F. Ffolliott, Malchus B. Baker, Jr., Leonard F. DeBano and Daniel G. Neary Chapter 2 Definitions and Classifications .......................................... 11 Leonard F. DeBano and Larry J. Schmidt Chapter 3 Setting and History ...................................................... 29 Leonard F. DeBano and Larry J. Schmidt Chapter 4 Hydrology and Impacts of Disturbances on Hydrologic Function ............. 51 Peter F. Ffolliott, Leonard F. DeBano, Malchus B. Baker, Jr., Daniel G. Neary and Kenneth N. Brooks Chapter 5 Linkages Between Riparian Corridors and Surrounding Watersheds ........... 77 Leonard F. DeBano, Sandra J. DeBano, David E. Wooster and Malchus B. Baker, Jr. Chapter 6 Human Alterations of Riparian Ecosystems ................................. 99 Juliet Stromberg, Mark Briggs, Chad Gourley, Michael Scott, Patrick Shafroth and Larry Stevens Chapter 7 Riparian Flora .......................................................... 127 Steven P. McLaughlin Chapter 8 Mammals, Avifauna and Herpetofauna ...................................... 169 Peter F. Ffolliott, Carlton M. Jones and Wendy D. Jones Chapter 9 Native and Introduced Fishes: Their Status, Threats and Conservation .... 193 John N. Rinne Chapter 10 Insects and Other Invertebrates: Ecological Roles and Indicators of Riparian and Stream Health ........................................... 215 Sandra J. DeBano and David E. Wooster Chapter 11 Livestock Grazing in Riparian Areas: Environmental Impacts, Management Practices and Management Implications ................................... 237 Warren P. Clary and William H. Kruse Chapter 12 Wildlife Population and Habitat Management Practices .................... 259 Peter F. Ffolliott, Carlton M. Jones and Wendy D. Jones Chapter 13 Fish Habitats: Conservation and Management Implications ................. 277 John N. Rinne Chapter 14 Water Availability and Recreational Opportunities ....................... 299 Thomas C. Brown Chapter 15 Riparian Ecosystem Assessments .......................................... 315 Juliet Stromberg, Mark Briggs, Mike Scott and Patrick Shafroth Chapter 16 Restoration of Riparian Ecosystems ...................................... 333 Jonathan W. Long, Alvin L. Medina and James E. Steed Chapter 17 Institutional Limitations to Management and Use of Riparian Resources ... 359 Peter F. Ffolliott and Hans M. Gregersen Chapter 18 Future Themes and Recommendations ....................................... 375 Peter F. Ffolliott, Malchus B. Baker, Jr., Leonard F. DeBano and Daniel G. Neary Index ................................................................... 385