My article for the Sept/Oct 2008 issue of Erosion Control magazine is now online. It is titled Silt and Sediment Control Techniques. Here’s a very brief excerpt:
An astounding 5 tons is lost when one millimeter of soil is removed from 1 acre, according to TDEC. Moving soil not only can carry off important nutrients needed for revegetation after construction is complete, but also may necessitate trucking in replacement soil. In addition, an assortment of potential environmental hazards include:
- Metal and pesticide pollutants sorbed to soil particles entering streams and wetlands
- Siltation of aquatic habitats
- Damage to sewers and ditches
- Increased water treatment costs for municipalities
Tags: Erosion Control magazine
September 15, 2008 at 3:21 am |
I am teaching a course in Environmental management at Moi University in Kenya and I am looking for some really good photos of erosion control methods that I can show the students. Can you send me some?
Thanks
Rick Bein