nonriparian
Nonriparian refers to land or areas that are not adjacent to a body of water, such as a river, stream, or lake. This term is often used in contrast to riparian, which describes land that directly borders a watercourse. Riparian zones are ecologically significant due to their unique plant and animal communities that are adapted to the presence of water. Nonriparian areas, by definition, do not share these direct hydrological connections.
The distinction between riparian and nonriparian land is important in various contexts, including land use planning,
Ecologically, nonriparian zones may experience different environmental conditions compared to riparian areas. They are typically less