09/27/2026
Tributaries, or affluents, are freshwater streams that feed larger bodies of water, often rivers. These affluents are vital to trade, biodiversity, access to clean drinking water and the health of rivers. By improving the state of our tributaries, we can help support the health of our rivers.
Trees for Tribs is a NYS Department of Environmental Conservation program that aims to reforest New York State’s tributaries by planting Riparian or streamline buffers along these streams that help decrease erosion, reduce flood damage, improve wildlife habitats, and help protect our water quality. Make a contribution to the Trees for Tribs program this World Rivers Day and directly impact the health of New York State’s waterways. A donation of just $20 will provide 40 bareroot trees and shrubs. www.naturalheritagetrust.org/trees-for-tribs
