riparian
/rʌɪˈpɛːrɪən
/adjective
1chiefly Law Relating to or situated on the banks of a river: all the riparian states must sign an agreement...
- There is far too much open water in this island where riparian owners are private citizens for a duty of such a wide general nature to be easily imposed by the law.
- The House of Lords held that as a riparian owner the company was entitled to enjoy access to the water in contact with its frontage and to have the water flow to it in its natural state.
- Fish and crustaceans enter this system, attracting native waterbirds, shorebirds, and seabirds, which regularly forage along the ditch's riparian banks.
1.1 Ecology Relating to wetlands adjacent to rivers and streams: the ranch’s most expansive riparian habitat...
- With their support, we can improve and protect the stream and riparian habitats upon which the imperiled wildlife of the Green River fauna depends.
- Together, the two funding sources should ensure that significant portions of Green River riparian habitats are restored and protected.
- Floodplains supported softwood forests and bountiful warm-season riparian food resources such as fish and mussels.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from Latin riparius (from ripa 'bank') + -an.