Growing recognition of the similarities in wetland and riparian area functioning and the differences in their legal protection led the nrc in 1999 to undertake a study of riparian areas which has culminated in riparian areas functioning and strategies for management the report is intended to heighten awareness of riparian areas commensurate . Growing recognition of the similarities in wetland and riparian area functioning and the differences in their legal protection led the nrc in 1999 to undertake a study of riparian areas which has culminated in riparian areas functioning and strategies for management the report is intended to heighten awareness of riparian areas commensurate . Growing recognition of the similarities in functioning of wetlands and riparian areas and the differences in their legal protection led the national research council in 1999 to undertake a comprehensive study of riparian areas which has culminated in a new report riparian areas functioning and strategies for management. Growing recognition of the similarities in wetland and riparian area functioning and the differences in their legal protection led the nrc in 1999 to undertake a study of riparian areas which has culminated in riparian areas functioning and strategies for management the report is intended to heighten awareness of riparian areas commensurate