How to Control Erosion?
Understanding how erosion occurs is essential to the design and implementation of effective erosion control plans. Two main keys to erosion control are preventing the detachment of soil particles and reducing the volume of runoff. Erosion control may also be achieved by establishing protective cover such as temporary or permanent seeding, mulching, applying a compost blanket, or installing rolled erosion control products (mats or blankets). Erosion control should be emphasized as the primary design goal before sediment control in a soil erosion and sediment control plan. Once erosion control is implemented, sediment control should be utilized. Controlling erosion is easier and less expensive than sediment control. By preventing soil particles from being detached, less sediment will need to be controlled. Grading strategies, such as minimizing the area exposed at any given time, is the most effective way of reducing the potential for erosion to occur. Erosion Control Practices Erosion c
