How healthy is your stream?  The riparian area is the zone of water-loving vegetation along streams,wetlands, ponds and lakes.  In Flathead County's montane ecosystem,healthy riparian areas commonly contain trees as well as shrubs.  This monitoring guide, developed for pastures, can be used by all landowners adjacent to surface water.    Use this Monitoring Guide to help you protect your property and your investment.  Contact us for help if you think you have a problem.