ri·par·i·an
/rəˈperēən,rīˈperēən/
- LAWrelating to or situated on the banks of a river.”all the riparian states must sign an agreement”
- ECOLOGYrelating to wetlands adjacent to rivers and streams.
According to a kiosk at Fremont Indian State Park (UT), riparian areas are “teeming with wildlife.” Hardiness and resilience aside, all life is ultimately dependent upon, and attracted to, water to some degree. Desert life is no exception. In these riparian zones, surrounded by rock and sand, we find unparalleled concentrations of life. And the contrast is often bold and inspiring.
The Desert Toad 