Author: Ron

Natural erosion control methods are usually more cost-effective and sustainable, but sometimes site projects call for synthetic controls to protect bare soil and allow for seed germination.

Erosion control blankets (ECBs)–available in synthetic and natural blends–offer a temporary solution for erosion control on steep slopes or areas vulnerable to sedimentation.…

Temporary seeding is essential to erosion control, especially on slopes and surfaces vulnerable to surface runoff.

Not only are seeding techniques generally cost-effective, but they also make the process of revitalizing impacted areas from construction or excavation simpler.

Among the various seeding options that construction companies and excavators can use to establish grass, hydroseeding and sod remain the most popular.…

Silt fencing is one of the most widely used erosion control measures on construction sites. While silt fencing may seem like a simple piece of black mesh strapped to wooden beams, there are close to half a dozen different types of fences, each with their unique benefits.…

While straw erosion control blankets have been the industry standard for decades, in recent years, stronger alternatives like Curlex®—a proprietary curled wood fiber mat made by American Excelsior Company—have gained traction for their natural performance advantages.

Not only do Curlex fibers have a higher Manning’s N (i.e.,…

Mulching is an essential part of erosion control, allowing vegetation to take root and bare soil to resist erosion.

One of the oldest and most widely used forms of mulch is the use of straw to prevent weeds and help plants establish a healthy shape.…

Land clearing is an essential starting point for any construction project, but it is also one of the most environmentally disruptive and expensive parts of the entire project.

Tools like skid steers and bobcats help manage costs and provide greater precision compared to larger excavators, allowing construction managers to properly phase land clearing and minimize their impact.…

To the layman, stormwater management may seem like a simple enough process–how hard is it to stop and control water?

However, when you get down to the physics of stormwater runoff, you soon realize that managing erosive stormwater, especially across a large land mass, can be extremely difficult and technical.…

Erosion control matting has become a popular temporary solution for work zones that have advanced erosion and sedimentation. The two most popular solutions employed by environmental consultants are erosion control blankets (ECBs) and turf reinforcement mats (TRMs).

Thanks to advances in synthetic matting, turf reinforcement mats are capable of providing long-term site stabilization on slopes and surfaces that struggle to establish proper vegetative cover.…

Rarely is a worksite perfectly flat or free of sloping surfaces.

While grading and excavating land can help prevent some forms of sheet and rill erosion surrounding sloped surfaces, these hills often require additional controls to prevent water and wind damage from stripping the topsoil.…

You may have wondered why so many commercial facilities and large properties have retention ponds found at the bottom of slopes or in their backyards.

Beyond being aesthetically pleasing, retention ponds play an important role in commercial and residential stormwater management.…